Former Debt Collectors Have Wiped Away $6.7 Billion of Medical Debt for Millions of Americans
3.6 million Americans have had their medical debt zeroed by, of all people, two former Wall Street debt collectors.
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On 4th Anniversary of "Occupy" a Stellar Outcome: $30 Million in Debt Canceled for Americans
An Occupy offshoot has bought millions of dollars in anonymous medical or student loan debt to forgive, making people debt-free.
30% of Barbados Seas to be Protected Under "Blue Bond" Financing That Saved The Seychelles
Building on success in Belize and the Seychelles, Barbados is set for a big national debt refinance scheme to unlock $50 million in funding.
Your Medicare Costs May Go Down Dramatically in 2024, Thanks to U.S. Law Kicking in
Your 2024 Medicare and prescription drug prices have gone down dramatically thanks to Inflation Reduction Act.
University Creates 2-Year Debt-Free College Degree to Help Underserved Students
Graduates of the facility can then continue their path to a bachelor's degree for a flat rate of $10,000, a quarter of the current tuition.
Debt Activists Cancel $10 Million in Student Loan Debt After Buying it All for a Penny on the Dollar
The purchase wiped out the debt for 2,777 students, amounting to around $3,600 dollars of debt per student from the Fall 2022 school term.
Billionaire Who Promised to Pay Off College Debt for Grads is Now Paying Off Their Parents' School Debt Too
This billionaire philanthropist is paying off the student loan debt of an entire graduating class AND their parents.
Local Church Pays Off $7.2 Million of Crippling Medical Debt for 6,500 Families
Stetson Baptist Church collected so much money in a charity drive, they were able to pay off $7.2 million worth of medical debt for struggling Floridians.
University of Texas Announces Full Scholarships to Residents With Family Incomes Under $65K by 2020
Texas University has vowed to cover full tuition for students from families that earn up to $65,000 a year—for more than 8,600 undergraduates.
Disabled US Veterans Could Have Student Loan Debts Automatically Erased Thanks to New Bipartisan Bill
Even though there are thousands of disabled vets who are eligible for debt forgiveness, few have applied to the program – but this bill might change that.
Chobani Donates $85,000 to Pay Off Student Lunch Debt of Yet Another Thankful School District
When Chobani discovered that there was a mountain of school lunch debt that had accumulated in their own backyard, they donated thousands to pay it off.
Barbershop Rallied to Pay It Forward By Helping to Pay Off Debts of High Schoolers So They Could Graduate
The owners of a North Carolina barbershop were so inspired by the Morehouse College commencement video, they decided to do the same thing in their own town.
Watch Billionaire Tell College Grads He Will Pay Off All $40 Million of Their Collective Student Loan Debt
When this billionare investor was finishing up his commencement speech for Morehouse College's graduating seniors, he unveiled an astonishing surprise gift.
With School District Struggling Against $77,000 in Student Lunch Debt, Chobani CEO Offers to Lend a Hand
Chobani is not just responsible for making delicious yogurt – they're also stepping forward to ensure that Rhode Island students are properly fed.
Pastor's Brief Sermon on 'Multiplying Good' Helps to Abolish More Than $46 Million in Medical Debt
After this church pastor delivered a sermon to his Cincinnati congregation back in November, community members abolished $46 million in medical debt.
After Raising Money for a Year, Church Pays Off $5.2 Million in Medical Debt for Low-Income Families
The donation has forgiven more than $5.2 million in medical debt for 5,555 of Los Angeles's most at-risk families.
49ers Player Surprises School Principal By Handing Him a Check to Pay Off All Outstanding Cafeteria Debts
The California middle school principal had been working at a local 49ers museum when the team cornerback handed him a check for $7,500.
Natural Light Beer Wants to Apologize for the Hangovers by Paying Off Millions in Student Loan Debt
Dozens of college grads are being given the chance to finish school with a clean slate thanks to one of their favorite beers.
Anonymous Donors Pay Off Millions in Student Debt for 400 Low-Income College Graduates
After the students were informed of the generous donation over a Zoom call, many of the graduates were left crying tears of joy.
Surgeon Fights Medical Debt by Allowing Patients and Families to Pay for Surgeries With Volunteer Work
Instead of burdening his patients with medical debt, this Nebraska surgeon is allowing people and their families to pay off operations with charity work.
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