New Jersey State

Columbus, OH

Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nearly 50,000 people in New Jersey will have $100 million in medical debt erased, Governor Phil Murphy said on Tuesday, in one of the largest cases of a state providing direct relief to people unable to pay medical bills.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy forgives $100 million in medical debt

Business Insider

The 8th Circuit ruled that Biden cannot carry out cheaper student-loan payments and debt relief through the SAVE plan, replacing its prior pause.

8 million student-loan borrowers on Biden's new repayment plan just got more bad news after a federal court officially blocked cheaper payments and debt cancellation

With interest rates sitting at more than two-decade highs and inflation continuing to bear down on consumers, big banks are preparing to face more risks from their lending practices. Suggested Reading. In the second quarter, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo all raised their provisions for credit...

Banks are bracing for consumers to stop paying off their credit cards

With the fate of federal student loan forgiveness programs facing uncertainty, borrowers should explore the many state-level relief options available, experts say. "Most states have [a program], especially if you're in health care," said Betsy Mayotte, president of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors, a nonprofit. With the federal government's...

How to get your student debt forgiven under a state program. Some are 'really generous,' expert says

CBS News

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  Credit card debt can be a significant financial burden, but it's one that many Americans are carrying. Not only does the average cardholder have nearly $8,000 in credit card debt currently, but the average rate on that card debt is close to 23% right now. And with rates that high (or higher), it's easy for any revolving credit card balance to become problematic over time.That's why it's so important to pay off what you owe on your credit cards...

3 ways your credit card debt can be forgiven

Wisconsin State

The US Sun

AMERICANS can get payments from a major interest rate settlement. Big Picture Loans, a private money lender, is paying out big bucks after allegations it charged excessive interest rates. The company is known for offering thousands in loans to people with bad credit and then charging high interest rates. Those high rates can make the […]

Americans can claim one-time payment from $65 million interest rate settlement – but it depends on which state you live

President Joe Biden is making another move to forgive student debt for millions of borrowers. The Biden-Harris administration announced Wednesday that it will begin emailing borrowers on Thursday with information regarding its proposed rules to allow the Secretary of Education to forgive debt for certain federal student loan borrowers. The...

President Biden is moving forward with another student debt relief plan—you have until August 30 to opt out

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

White House chief of staff Jeff Zients told Axios that more student-loan forgiveness is coming for borrowers before Biden's term is up.

Student-loan borrowers can expect more debt relief before Biden's term is up, a top White House House official says

Straight Arrow News SANcom

Around 943,000 people have had their student loans forgiven by the federal government over U.S. President Joe Biden's term in office.

Student loan forgiveness sees relief for some, while many still struggle

After the 8th Circuit officially blocked Biden's SAVE student-loan repayment plan, the Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to step in.

Student-loan borrowers on Biden's new repayment plan are now waiting for the Supreme Court to decide whether cheaper payments and debt cancellation can resume

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Denver, CO

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

Many people who borrow private student loans are required to get a co-signer, a requirement that can spread the pain if repayment becomes a challenge. "It's very, very difficult to get off of the loan if you are a co-signer," said Anna Anderson, a staff attorney at the National Consumer Law Center. "We've seen how this can destroy families."

This 85-year-old mom co-signed her daughter's student loan years ago. Now she fears the lender may take her house

GOBankingRates

No matter how savvy you may be with money, there are more than likely still some areas where you overly indulge yourself. Find Out: How I Went From Middle Class to Upper Middle Class Read Next: Warren...

I’m a Financial Advisor: 5 Things the Middle Class Wastes Money On

North Carolina State

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – North Carolinians without student loans “should not have to pay for someone else’s degree,” U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis says.
                For the 87% in the state’s population without student loan debt, the state’s senior senator says worsening inequality and adding $1.4 trillion to national debt through President Joe Biden’s student loan payment plan is not right. Tillis joined two colleagues cosponsoring reintroduction of the Student Loan Accountability Act put forth by Utah’s Mitt Romney.
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Tillis: Taxpayers without student loans should not pay for those of others

Maybe it's something you've wondered: What happens to your student loan debt when you die?. Here are the options and protections to know about. It's not unusual to hear people struggling with their student loan debt bemoan that they feel like they'll be paying until they die. Which begs the question: What happens to the debt at that point?

Here's what happens to your student loan debt when you die

New-vehicle buyers are taking out loans averaging almost 70 months. Average new-vehicle APRs increased to 7.3% during the second quarter. Down payments for new vehicles have slightly decreased. A new study has revealed that many new vehicle buyers in the U.S. are being stretched to their financial limits, signing up...

Americans Drowning In New Car Debt, Loans Averaging 70 Months

News 12

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New Jersey teams with nonprofit to wipe out medical debt for 50,000 residents

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New Jersey teams with nonprofit to wipe out medical debt for 50,000 residents

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