As of May 2025, South Africa continues to implement a substantial financial assistance program designed to support homeowners struggling with mortgage payments. The R1400 monthly … Read more
In a landmark resolution to a long-running class action lawsuit, Visa and Mastercard have agreed to pay $200 million to settle allegations of conspiring with … Read more
The UK government has announced a one-time £200 Cost of Living Support payment for 2025 to help households struggling with rising expenses. This targeted financial … Read more
The United Kingdom is implementing significant updates to its Housing Benefit program starting May 2025, following changes initiated in April. These reforms aim to address … Read more
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has released upfront payments to higher education institutions across South Africa ahead of the May 2025 academic intake. … Read more
As of May 2025, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) continues its commitment to supporting elderly citizens with the Older Person’s Grant, which includes … Read more
Managing everyday expenses can become challenging during periods of financial hardship. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) offers support through an interest-free Budgeting Loan … Read more
The Department of Social Development (DSD) has introduced a significant proposal to overhaul the application process for the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant in … Read more
The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant has received its first increase in several years, rising to R370 per month effective May 1, 2025. This … Read more