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www.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Canada news

Woman's Canadian citizenship revoked after 32 years amid federal 'error' | CBC News

Federal government cancels woman's citizenship over 30-year-old error, leading to financial burden and legal complications. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Business

Brooks: Why are we gambling with America's future on national debt?

Interest payments on federal debt are skyrocketing, surpassing even the defense budget, posing a significant financial burden on the government and citizens. [ more ]
www.caughtoffside.com
3 weeks ago
Chelsea

Chelsea have an 85m problem that shows no sign of abating

Chelsea is facing a dilemma with Romelu Lukaku's return due to a high fee and age concerns. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

Mayor Adams heading to Texas this weekend as economic toll of migrant surge weighs on NYC

Mayor Eric Adams heading to southern border to draw attention to financial burden of migrant crisis on NYC.
City Hall pressuring Biden administration to increase federal funding for migrant influx. [ more ]
US News & World Report
3 months ago
NYC politics

New York City Plans to Wipe Out $2 Billion in Medical Debt for 500,000 Residents

New York City plans to eliminate over $2 billion of medical debt for up to 500,000 residents in partnership with RIP Medical Debt.
The program aims to address the financial burden of medical debt on low-income households and individuals with inadequate insurance. [ more ]
Newsmax
4 months ago
NYC politics

Rep. D'Esposito to Newsmax: Migrant Costs Threaten Democrat-Led Cities

The surge in illegal immigration is placing a financial burden on Democrat-controlled cities.
Republican Congressman Anthony D'Esposito and New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat, both acknowledge the severity of the issue. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Public health

Her air-ambulance ride wasn't covered by Medicare. It will cost her family $81,739

High cost of air-ambulance rides can leave families with substantial bills, even for those with insurance.
Patients with private insurance coverage are protected by the 2020 No Surprises Act, limiting the amount billed by air-ambulance providers. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
2 months ago
Education

How To Tackle Student Loan Debt and Be Financially Free in Retirement | Entrepreneur

Student loan debt in the US has reached $1.766 trillion, impacting millions of Americans, with the average federal student loan balance being $37,718.
The problem of student loan debt is multi-generational, affecting even those aged 50 and above, and could have long-term implications on retirement funds and wealth-building for future generations. [ more ]
Time Out London
2 months ago
London

This London borough has the cheapest council tax

Council tax across the country to increase by up to 4.99 percent in April
Wandsworth in London offers the cheapest council tax rate, likely to be the lowest in the country [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Parenting

Surge in parents racking up debt for childcare: Procreation is financial suicide'

Increasing numbers of parents accumulate debt for childcare costs in England.
Single parents with children under five face a more severe financial burden for childcare. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Parenting

Opinion | Why So Many Kids Are Priced Out of Youth Sports

Youth sports can be expensive and time-consuming, with travel sports being particularly costly.
Many parents struggle to afford the expenses associated with youth sports and find it difficult to manage the time commitment for their children's activities. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
2 months ago
Medicine

Families are being financially wiped out by out-of-pocket costs for dementia care

Dementia care in the US is expensive, leading to high out-of-pocket expenses for patients and families.
Adults with dementia spend a significant portion of their income on residential care and nursing homes. [ more ]
YourTango
2 months ago
Career

A New Study Reveals Just How Much Return-To-Office Mandates Are Costing Workers: A Month's Worth Of Groceries

Return-to-office mandates are costing workers an average of $561 a month.
Workers are spending extra money on commuting, childcare, pet care, and household services due to return-to-office mandates. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
4 months ago
Social justice

Jeffery M. Leving: Illinois should emulate Massachusetts and make prison calls free

Massachusetts becomes the fifth state to make prison and jail calls free, making communication more accessible for incarcerated individuals and their families.
The high cost of jail and prison calls creates barriers for incarcerated individuals to communicate regularly with their families, causing harm to both the incarcerated individual and their family members. [ more ]
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