I’m Drowning in Debt in New Zealand and South Africa. – Drowning

“Dear Steve, 50yr female, 2weeks back in South Africa; 2years out of SA; made redundant few mths after obtaining work+work permit in NZ; unable to obtain work+renew work permit; borrowed money in SA to go + borrowed in NZ for airfare back home. Job hunting now; pennyless; no possessions; living off relative. Suffers from Osterich …

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My Child Has Own Business That Does Not Generate Money. – Mom

“Dear Steve, Scenario: Child has own business (in name only really) which is partially paid off. Due to bad debts from people owing money said child has been unable to pay back bank loan for past 4-5 months. Child does not live at home but lives with girlfriend. Child has no assets except said business. …

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I’m Stuck in South Africa With U.S. Debts. – Anthony

Anthony “Dear Steve, American, forced to live in South Africa due to spouse not being recognized for immigration to the U.S. I was forced to make the very difficult decision of leaving my spouse who could not remain in America or leaving America to be with my spouse. I of course left America because who …

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South African Consumer Debt Spinning Out of Control. Half Of Work Force Can’t Pay Their Debts.

Last year I had the opportunity to visit South Africa and take a firsthand look at the consumer debt situation. There was no doubt even when I was there that there was going to be a huge explosion of consumer debt problems. New regulations passed recently give more control to debt counselors to go before …

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