Money

In a conference call with supporters that featured multiple appeals for donations to retire his campaign debt, Rick Santorum said money was not the main reason he dropped from the presidential race.During the call, advertised as a thank you to supporters, Santorum said it was his inability to become the sole conservative alternative in the GOP race and the delegate-rich state of Texas not holding    .. more …

A damning debt management report from the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee (BISC) raised concerns over the wild west’ playing field for payday loan lenders. The controversial loans have left millions in a debt hell’ as many struggle to make the high interest repayments and are at risk of spiraling further into debt. For the worst hit victims of payday loans, their huge debt problems have    .. more …

The Mega Millions jackpot is $540 million. So what could you do with that much money, assuming you got the full amount, without having to pay taxes on the award or the following purchases? Take yourself and everyone in Ohio to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, twice. Adult admission is $21 and Ohio’s population is 11.5 million. Get nine Gulfstream G650 business jets at the base model price of $58    .. more …

“Debt Help For Women” Program Aims To Help Thousands of Women Nationwide (March 22, 2012) — The Debt Help For Women Program is a national program that specializes in helping women eliminate their debt in months instead of years, thereby saving thousands without filing for bankruptcy. To date, the program has already helped thousands of women, and aims to help thousands more. The program    .. more …

Liver aside, repairing the damage to your funds after a year at university can be tricky. From when that first student loan installment arrives you may find yourself struggling to juggle a huge overdraft with essential commitments such as getting your rent in on time or paying for the weekly shop. For many University students, especially undergraduates, the new found independence of living away    .. more …

A debt advice charity says it expects to see a big rise in the number of families in Wales seeking help.The Money Advice Trust said demand for debt help could increase by 23% by 2014.The body said concerns about public sector jobs across Wales would fuel the requests for aid.The trust said research it commissioned showed that 66,000 people in Wales were given assistance by debt advice agencies in    .. more …

We are the future.That’s what everyone has told us for years, and as journalism students, it’s only natural we are the future of journalism. Whether it’s television, radio, print or online, journalism students will one day be running the media.And the future of one Big Ten student journalism outlet is in trouble.The University of Illinois student media organization, the Illini Media Company, owes    .. more …

More middle-income consumers are seeking help through formal debt-reduction plans, according to an Atlanta-based credit counseling outfit.In 2007, the average income for clients entering debt-management plans through the agency, CredAbility , was $43,000, and their average credit-card debt was roughly $22,000, said Mark Cole, executive vice president.Last year, though, their average income was    .. more …

DALLAS, TX–(Marketwire -01/30/12)- Recent news is reporting lower unemployment and a slow growth in the economy, but forecasters warn of a steady rise to consumer debt. The average household in America is still burdened with just over $15,000 in overall credit card debt . While credit card debt is still the main culprit of debt advice seekers, student loans are on the rise, reporting the second    .. more …

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy This type of trouble is very common these days because of the economic and financial crises that have hit many parts of the world. A bankruptcy attorney is quick to assure that many individuals and companies are experiencing troubles economically and many have opted to file as bankrupt in order to salvage what they can and eventually start anew. Some individuals and entities    .. more …