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Record US Credit Card Debt Fuels Surge in Debt Consolidation

Americans are grappling with record credit card debt (nearly \$8,000 average), coupled with high inflation and 22% interest rates, leading to a surge in debt consolidation strategies like personal loans, balance transfers, and debt management programs; the success of these methods depends on individ...

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Five Signs Your Credit Card Debt Needs Professional Help

High interest rates and insufficient income contribute to unsustainable credit card debt for millions of Americans; five warning signs indicate when professional help is needed, including inability to pay beyond minimums despite budgeting, credit utilization exceeding 50%, using credit for essential...

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Spain Defies Global Trend, Pledges Increased Development Aid

Spain announced at the UN Financing for Development Conference in Seville that it will increase its development aid to 0.7% of GDP by 2030, defying a global trend of cuts and promoting a reformed multilateral system to address the unsustainable debt burden in the Global South.

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African Debt Crisis: Healthcare and Education Funding Outweighed by Debt Repayment

African nations face a severe debt crisis, allocating €76 billion to debt servicing—more than spending on health, nutrition, and education—despite widespread hunger and poverty; this echoes a past crisis, highlighting the need for comprehensive debt relief and innovative solutions.

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Slight Credit Card Interest Rate Decrease Offers Limited Relief Amidst High Debt

Credit card interest rates have fallen from a record high of 23.37% in November 2024 to 21.37% currently, offering slight relief to consumers burdened by an average of $8,000 in credit card debt; however, further rate reductions are anticipated in 2025, alongside the recommendation to explore debt r...

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Medical Debt Relief: New Rules and Strategies

In 2024, approximately 20 million Americans owed medical debt, but recent credit reporting changes—excluding paid collections, implementing a one-year waiting period, and excluding debts under $500—offer relief; however, proactive debt management remains crucial.

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Credit Card Debt Forgiveness: A Timely Solution for Millions

Millions of Americans face high credit card debt (average $8,000, 21%+ interest), and credit card debt forgiveness, eliminating 30-50% of debt for qualified borrowers, offers a timely solution due to unlikely Federal Reserve rate cuts and compounding interest.

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Former World Leaders Urge Global Cooperation to Combat Rising Inequality and Unilateralism

Forty former world leaders warn of rising unilateralism and inequality driven by a global economic crisis, urging global solutions like joint financing of public goods and international tax cooperation in a letter published ahead of the International Conference on Financing for Development in Sevill...

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Seville Conference Tackles \$4 Trillion SDG Funding Gap"

A critical meeting in Seville this month aims to address a \$4 trillion annual shortfall in funding for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, with proposals focusing on debt relief, increased lending, and a more equitable global financial system.

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Debt Relief Companies: Benefits and Limitations for Credit Card Debt

Debt relief companies negotiate lower settlements (30-50% savings) with creditors and offer debt consolidation programs, providing financial education and structured debt management to consumers struggling with high credit card debt in the US.

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Slight Credit Card Interest Rate Dip Offers Limited Relief Amidst High Debt

Credit card interest rates have fallen slightly from a record high of 23.37% to 21.37%, offering limited relief to consumers with an average debt of $8,000; further gradual decreases are anticipated, but proactive debt management strategies are recommended.

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High US Credit Card Debt Persists Despite Q1 2025 Dip

US credit card debt totaled \$1.18 trillion in Q1 2025, down slightly from late 2024 but up 6% year-over-year; high interest rates (over 21% average) and compounding hinder repayment, necessitating proactive debt management strategies.

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