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This Group Frees People From the Prison of Medical Debt, One at a Time
RIP Medical Debt has forgiven nearly $1.4 billion worth of debt, which is simultaneously a lot and not nearly enough.
This Woman Says Debt Saved Her From Being Homeless
Sarah Kriekle wants to destroy the notion that all debt is bad because it’s a “really privileged way of looking at things.”
Monzo Users Say Their Accounts Are Being Frozen without Warning
VICE spoke to Monzo users who claim their accounts have been frozen or closed, with some waiting weeks to have their money returned.
Patients Try to Fight Medical Bills by Striking This Clause in Contracts
The New York Times reports the move is a legal gray area, but experts say it may hold up in court.
How to Get Rid of Debt You Racked Up During a Bad Mental Health Period
When you finally have the energy to go out and enjoy life, it can be devastating to read financial advice that urges you to cut every single corner until your balance is paid off.
What to Do When a Friend Owes You Money and Hasn't Paid Up
You might decide that getting your cash isn’t worth a big to-do with a close friend… but if it’s an acquaintance who stiffed you, or a lot of money is at stake, that might be an entirely different story.
How the 2020 Overdraft Changes Will Affect Your Bank Balance
By April, new rules will switch your overdraft fees to a monthly, higher, interest rate. Here’s what you can do to prepare.
Warren Would Erase $640 Billion in Student Debt No Matter What Congress Said
The candidate's latest plan shows how she'd be willing to use executive power as president.
Canadians Worry About Money Two Hours a Day: A Diary
Here’s what two full hours of fretting about your finances looks like.
How to Stop Avoiding Your Bank Account When It Stresses You Out
Even if you're doing OK financially, looking at your balance can be incredibly fraught.
What It Would Take for the Next President to Cancel All Student Debt
Trump just erased the loans of 25,000 veterans. Could his successor do the same thing for everyone?
Credit Card Minimum Payments Are a Trap Designed to Keep You in Debt
Choosing the path of least resistance can turn manageable credit card debt into a trap—for life.