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#government-shutdown
fromFortune
2 days ago
US politics

Air traffic controllers are becoming Uber drivers and restaurant servers on top of six-day airport shifts to make ends meet during government shutdown | Fortune

fromFortune
2 days ago
US politics

Air traffic controllers are becoming Uber drivers and restaurant servers on top of six-day airport shifts to make ends meet during government shutdown | Fortune

fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

They were living paycheck to paycheck. Then the checks stopped coming.

The federal government shutdown has become the Grinch who stole Halloween for Johnny Jones. Halloween is typically a big deal for the Jones family - they love to decorate, hand out candy and hot dogs, and enjoy a neighborhood shindig. But Jones, who works for the Transportation Security Administration, isn't getting a paycheck during the shutdown. That means big Halloween plans are out of the budget; so is an outing for his daughter and her friends to the new Taylor Swift movie.
US politics
#student-loans
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago
Careers

I couldn't afford my rent and student loans, so I moved in with my mom. It took me 3 years to get back on my feet.

fromBusiness Insider
4 months 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

NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Eagle
5 months ago

Sen. Gillibrand demands answers from Education Dept. on its plans to garnish borrowers' wages

Senator Gillibrand raises concerns about forced collections of student loan borrowers and its negative impact on local economies.
NYC parents
fromtime.com
5 months 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.
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago
Careers

I couldn't afford my rent and student loans, so I moved in with my mom. It took me 3 years to get back on my feet.

Bootstrapping
fromBusiness Insider
4 months 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.
Retirement
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months 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.
NYC parents
fromtime.com
5 months 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.
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Becoming a millionaire cost me my firefighter brotherhood - and left me lonelier than I expected

A firefighter-turned-entrepreneur became a multimillionaire through serial businesses but continued firefighting for passion after years of financial instability.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

I was left with 3.75 to my name after a devastating delay to my benefit payments'

Universal Credit payment delays have left thousands unable to afford essentials, causing debt, food insecurity, and worsening mental health.
#council-tax
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

As a single mom, I can't afford to buy everything my son wants anymore. It has been an emotional turning point.

When my son was younger, I shielded him from the reality of our financial situation. As a lower-income family, he always had everything he needed, and then some, so he didn't seem to notice. But now that he's almost 12, my son's requests for things have outpaced me. I used to be able to find some roundabout way to get him what he wanted, but as a single mother, I can't afford it anymore.
Parenting
East Bay real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

High cost of living forces Bay Area residents to delay medical procedures, having kids

High Bay Area living costs are forcing residents to delay marriage, children, medical care, and take extra jobs or gig work to make ends meet.
Public health
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Record numbers of older people seeking help from charity, finds ALONE report

ALONE supported just under 44,000 older people in 2024, driven by rising health, housing and financial needs across the population.
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

My Future Happiness Hinges on My In-Laws Doing Us a Huge Favor. I'm Terrified to Ask.

My husband and I love kids, and we had always planned to have our own. But now we're in our early 30s and have realized kids are probably not in the cards financially-unless we can get some child care help from my in-laws. My husband and I have the regular problems everyone has: crushing student loans and inability to afford more than a one-bedroom apartment.
Parenting
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Asking Eric: I skipped her birthday because of the $10 fee, and she reacted poorly

Friendship should not be severed over inability to attend a birthday due to financial constraints; adults should communicate and show understanding.
Mental health
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

From Brazilian Butt Lifts to Botox: Your Beauty Confessions

Appearance interventions influence relationships, career, finances, and self-worth, prompting celebration, coping, identity shifts, and sometimes serious personal and financial consequences.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Mother-in-Law Has a "Trick" for Saving Money on Groceries. It's Mortifying!

Entering cheaper produce codes at self-checkout is shoplifting and creates legal risk, ethical conflict, and potential family tension.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I couldn't find a job for 8 months. A GoFundMe and friend loans helped me stay afloat.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Michele Wilke, a 63-year-old job seeker in Chicago. It has been edited for length and clarity. Over the past eight months, I applied to dozens of jobs and landed some interviews, but I struggled to find work. To stay afloat, I relied on loans from well-off friends and launched a GoFundMe to help me pay my rent.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

He wakes up at 3 a.m. to apply for jobs, but after 11 months, he's still looking for work

I often wake up around 3 a.m. with my mind racing - thinking about which roles to apply to or what job search strategy to try next. Instead of trying to fall back asleep, I usually get up and start working on my job search, which includes sending out applications or post-interview thank you letters. Around 6 a.m., I typically might make breakfast, shower, and then start planning out what I want to accomplish that day. It's become a sort of routine.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Unemployed Gen Xer explains how he's trying to reinvent himself at 56

I started my career at IBM in digital marketing. My brother used to say to me, "You're always going to have a job." I've been through layoffs and worked at companies that shut down, but I never really had to look for a job in my role. My last position was as director of e-commerce at Badcock Home Furniture. I made $120,000 as my base salary.
Real estate
New York City
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Ashley St. Clair Claims She's Broke Amid Paternity Battle with Elon Musk-5 Key Takeaways

Ashley St. Clair faces eviction and financial hardship amid a disputed paternity claim alleging Elon Musk fathered her child and subsequently reduced financial support.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

UNACCEPTABLE': Marjorie Taylor Greene Shares Video of Woman in Tears Over Financial Stress

I'm seeing videos like this routinely. The hard working middle class is becoming the working poor. This is absolutely UNACCEPTABLE.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

This 81-year-old still works at Home Depot to support herself and her 90-year-old husband

"I feel trapped working, but I can't stop working," Lydia says, sitting up to cuddle her basset hound, Brigette. Her husband, Bill, gives her a kiss but lets her be.
Public health
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Faith-based affordable housing. How religious groups are helping ease Miami's housing crisis

Saunders moved to North Miami Beach in 2023 seeking a warmer climate to relieve his arthritis but faced financial hardship leading to chapter 13 bankruptcy.
Miami
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

Women Who Were "Tradwives" And Got Divorced Are Sharing How And Why They Left Their Marriages, And It's Both Eye-Opening And Infuriating

A parent has not paid child support for nearly a year while having a stable job and partner.
#carers-allowance
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Public health

Ministers urged to overhaul and raise carer's allowance

Carer's allowance should be increased and overhauled to alleviate financial hardship for unpaid carers and disabled individuals.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK news

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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months 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.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

San Jose homeowners on the hook for fixing sidewalks - San Jose Spotlight

City fines and repair notices have been controversial among low-income homeowners financially burdened by an average bill of $3,000 for sidewalk repairs.
Silicon Valley real estate
SF parents
fromsilive
4 months ago

Staten Island woman: Solar company bankruptcy led her to 'financial ruin' over broken system

A woman suffered financial ruin due to continuous charges from a solar power company that went bankrupt, leaving her with a broken system.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

My 71-year-old grandma gets $17,000 in Social Security - will that increase after her mother dies?

Simone Biles has rapidly shattered records to become the indisputable best female gymnast of all time, overcoming significant personal and societal obstacles.
Retirement
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
4 months 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.
SF real estate
fromSFGATE
5 months 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 politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 months ago

MBA supports bill to give veterans a partial mortgage claim option

Urgent legislative action is needed to support veteran homeowners facing foreclosure risks after the discontinuation of the VASP program.
Mental health
from24/7 Wall St.
6 months ago

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

Financial hardships may allow for options with credit card issuers.
Ignoring payments risks damaging your credit score.
Proactive communication with card issuers can provide relief.
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