When a credit card company agrees to accept less than the full amount you owe — say, $20,000 on a $30,000 balance — it’s called a debt settlement. The lender agrees to forgive the remaining $10,000, ...

Thousands of struggling households could benefit from a new relief scheme aimed at writing off up to £500 million of household energy bill debt. Energy regulator Ofgem says plans will "reset and ...

Up to £500 million worth of energy debt could soon be written off thanks to a new Debt Relief Scheme proposed by Ofgem, as the regulator attempts to bring down £4.4 billion of debt in the energy ...

Cash-strapped residents and businesses are set to benefit after eThekwini Municipality reinstated its Special Debt Relief Programme, offering a 50% write-off on arrears owed up to January 2025. The ...

Using personal credit strategically can help small business owners build traction, prove viability, and unlock better ...

The Dolphins and Ravens both came into their Week 9 matchup with two wins as they try to salvage their seasons. Neither team was in any position to have a bad call go against them, but that's exactly ...

With better commodity prices, many farmers will be building new shops, barns, and other farm buildings. We got the following question from a reader regarding how can they deduct the cost of these farm ...

Nearly 200,000 people on benefits could have their debts to their energy supplier cancelled, if they make some effort to pay what is owed. Unpaid bills and fees have soared in recent years with energy ...

High-interest debt has a bad reputation — and rightfully so. Debt that charges high rates is the most expensive for borrowers to carry. And the longer you leave it unpaid, the quicker the costs grow, ...

You have likely noticed the 3% surcharge on the dinner you paid for the other night via credit card. Or, you’ve seen the minimum purchase requirements while you were online shopping for a friend’s ...