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Retirement
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Older people in crosshairs as government restarts Social Security garnishment on student loans

Older Americans face student loan garnishments affecting their Social Security as collections resume after pandemic pauses.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

Breast cancer treatments derailed a boomer's retirement. To pay bills, she works 12-hour shifts and commutes 200 miles weekly.

Many older Americans, like Connie Sloan, are working longer due to insufficient retirement savings and rising living costs.
Retirement
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Older people in crosshairs as government restarts Social Security garnishment on student loans

Older Americans face student loan garnishments affecting their Social Security as collections resume after pandemic pauses.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

Breast cancer treatments derailed a boomer's retirement. To pay bills, she works 12-hour shifts and commutes 200 miles weekly.

Many older Americans, like Connie Sloan, are working longer due to insufficient retirement savings and rising living costs.
more#social-security
#student-loans
fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago
Bootstrapping

A boomer who can't afford to retire is facing a big money dilemma: Start paying a $1,414 student-loan bill or lose part of his paycheck

Bootstrapping
fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago

A boomer who can't afford to retire is facing a big money dilemma: Start paying a $1,414 student-loan bill or lose part of his paycheck

Trump's restart of student loan collections is creating financial strain for borrowers like James Southern, who faces a difficult repayment situation.
NYC parents
fromtime.com
4 weeks ago

What to Know About Involuntary Collections' If You're a Student Loan Borrower

Student debt collections will resume on May 5, marking the return of penalties for missed loan payments after a five-year pause.
more#student-loans
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Something has gone very wrong': how the carers scandal was exposed

The carer's allowance system creates a debt trap for caregivers, leading to financial difficulties despite their critical roles.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

The Crucible workers are unionizing

"Over the past year, The Crucible has struggled against financial hardship, affecting faculty and staff, resulting in extreme cuts to the overall budget and unsafe conditions."
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

The Skinny on Short Sales: How To Find Them, What You'll Pay, and Red Flags To Look Out For

The housing market is challenging, pushing buyers to consider short sales, but caution is necessary due to prevalent scams.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

MBA supports bill to give veterans a partial mortgage claim option

Without swift legislative action and subsequent VA implementation, thousands of veteran homeowners recovering from temporary financial hardship could face heightened foreclosure risk.
SF politics
#community-support
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

Op-ed | New York is getting older. Can we keep up? * Brooklyn Paper

Older adults in New York City are increasingly facing financial hardship due to rising costs and insufficient funding for essential services.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

Op-ed | New York is getting older. Can we keep up? * Brooklyn Paper

Older adults in New York City are increasingly facing financial hardship due to rising costs and insufficient funding for essential services.
more#community-support
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Can I Pay Only Interest on My Closed Credit Card Due to Financial Changes?

Not keeping up with credit card payments could damage your credit score.
Mental health
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Why One of Them Days Should Be Your Next Netflix Watch

Rich people are probably the only humans who don't respond to comedies about people being broke and somehow making it all work.
Independent films
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Private-hire drivers struggling over TfL glitch

This is our livelihoods, it's how we support our families, and without the income from driving, I was unable to keep up with my rent payments.
London politics
NYC startup
fromFuturism
2 months ago

After Uber's App Cost Him His Job, a Disgruntled Driver Flew to San Francisco and Showed Up at Its Headquarters

Karim Sawadogo faced financial hardship after being deactivated by Uber for a DUI accusation despite not drinking. His plea for justice led him on a quest for answers.
Coronavirus
fromFuturity
5 months ago

COVID is still taking a toll on Americans' finances

Long COVID continues to severely impact the finances of many Americans, exacerbating issues like food insecurity and utility service interruptions.
The economic burden of long COVID is felt across all income levels, but particularly by those with lower incomes.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago

Rudy Giuliani Tells Judge He's Completely Out of Cash After Defamation Ruling: I Can't Pay My Bills'

Giuliani's financial struggles stem from a court order to pay $150 million to election workers.
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