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I Partied Too Hard at 18, and It Left Me £4,000 in Debt
Fuelled by self-loathing, I spent thousands on my addiction to drugs, sex workers, booze and designer clothes.
I Was Infected with a Virus to Pay Off My Student Overdraft
For two weeks, I quarantined in a window-less hospital room and, in the process, earned £4,275.
Getting Into Debt Is Bad – Going to Court Over It Is Even Worse
Boris Johnson isn't the only one in the UK with a county court judgment for unpaid debt.
The UK Is Tumbling Headfirst Into a Student Gambling Crisis
Cash-strapped students are betting more than ever, but support from universities is non-existent.
Here’s How Much Money Normal TikTok Users Really Make From the Creator Fund
Some users are even trying to crowdfund their debts because they see others trying to do the same.
I Lost £3,000 to an HMRC Scam – And It Could Happen to You
You think that scamming is something that never happens to you – until it does.
Ridiculously Expensive Weddings Are Leaving Young Afghans in Debt
Opulent weddings became a mainstay after decades of civil war and unrest, but in the pandemic era, they’re only leaving grooms with crushing debts and fragile mental health.
I Fell Into £4,500 of Debt While I Was Depressed – Here’s How I Climbed Out
Without having my fees waived, I have no doubt I would still be struggling with the debt I racked up.
Who Got a PPP Loan? Dov Charney, Jeff Koons, and Flywheel, for Starters
Here are 10 notable entities who received tens of thousands, and in some cases millions, of dollars of COVID relief.
I Got into £8,000 Debt Funding My Lifesaving Gender Transition
I didn't want to wait for years in a body in which I felt like an imposter.
'Why Do I Keep Buying Stuff I Don't Need With Money I Don't Have?'
Despite the best financial intentions, there are always things we want to spend money on that feel very important, like fall candles and sweatpants.
The 'Get Rich Quick' MLM Schemes Targeting Gen Z During Lockdown
Young people out of work from COVID-19 are falling victim to controversial multi-level marketing schemes.