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financial hardship

Fighting Cancer and Debt: A Family's Journey

January 15, 2026

A family's life changed forever when their son, Nick, was diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer. At just 21 years old, Nick's battle with Diffuse Large B-Cell non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma was tough. The family's world turned upside down, not just from the emotional toll, but also from the overwhelmin

education

Student Loan Changes: What You Need to Know

July 4, 2025

The recent legislation signed by President Donald Trump, dubbed the "Big Beautiful Bill, " brings significant changes to student loan repayment. This bill, passed by Congress, introduces new rules that could make it tougher for borrowers to manage their loans. One of the biggest changes is the elim

health

The Struggle of LGBTQ+ Cancer Caregivers: Financial Hurdles and Stigma

June 15, 2025

LGBTQ+ individuals face a unique set of challenges when they become cancer caregivers. These challenges often lead to financial struggles and job changes. A recent study looked into how these changes affect the financial well-being of LGBTQ+ caregivers. The study found that many caregivers had to

health

Money Worries After Gun Violence: What Hospital Programs Can Do

January 23, 2025

Imagine being a victim of gun violence. Apart from the physical injuries, the financial strain can be overwhelming. This is what we call "financial toxicity. " While we know that poverty fuels community violence, nobody has really looked into how money problems affect those who survive gunshots. Tha

health

Young Adults with Breast Cancer: Struggling with Finances

November 14, 2024

Breast cancer isn't just a health issue; it can also turn into a financial struggle, especially for young adults aged 18 to 39. Though they make up a small portion of those diagnosed, they're more likely to face money problems. But why do these financial troubles stick around for so long? The answer

politics

Hot Topic: Biden's New Plan to Help Struggling Student Loan Borrowers

October 25, 2024

Are you drowning in student loan debt due to unexpected hardships? The Biden administration has come up with a new idea to help out. On Friday, they proposed a plan that might forgive loans for people hit by serious problems like natural disasters or huge medical bills. It's still not clear exactly

education

Helping 8 Million Struggling Students: A New Plan for Debt Relief

October 25, 2024

Imagine having a hard time paying your student loans because life threw you some unexpected curveballs. The U. S. Education Department has proposed new rules that could provide debt relief for nearly 8 million borrowers facing financial hardships. These hardships might include high medical costs, ch