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How to deal with medical debt
Speed Read You can negotiate, ask for a payment plan, or find a medical bill advocate
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Kenya unrest: a warning for Africa's future?
Today's Big Question Youth-led anger over unemployment, debt and corruption reflects tensions simmering across the continent
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Kenyan President William Ruto makes stunning about-face on controversial tax bill
In the Spotlight After days of deadly civil unrest, the African leader abruptly backed down from the costly legislation he'd once championed as necessary to save his country from crippling default
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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'When you get sick, the focus should be on getting better'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week Staff Published
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What to do if you're falling behind on credit card debt
The Explainer Avoid accruing interest and late fees
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Who actually needs life insurance?
The Explainer If you have kids or are worried about passing on debt, the added security may be worth it
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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The great wealth transfer: who stands to gain?
Under the radar Millennials are forecast to inherit a fortune but are they qualified to handle sudden riches?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The importance of discussing and dealing with debt
The Explainer Increasing numbers of people have 'problem debt' – but there are ways to tackle it
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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What happens next if you receive student loan forgiveness?
the explainer Four things to be on the lookout for
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Got a raise? 5 ways to make the most of it.
The Explainer While a bump in pay might tempt you to loosen up your spending, it is better to think strategically
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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3 steps to reach financial stability this year
The Explainer Work toward peace of mind by reducing stress related to money
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Should you use 'buy now, pay later'?
The Explainer Such loans 'may be encouraging younger and lower-income Americans to take on too much debt'
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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US debt ceiling: will Congress deadlock be broken?
Today's Big Question Political brinkmanship between President Biden and House Republicans could spell ‘economic calamity’
By The Week Staff Published
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The great lending game: IMF vs China
feature Vulnerable countries face choice of restrictive ‘conditionalities’ or ‘debt-trap diplomacy’
By Elliott Goat Published
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