Mastodawn

More than four years on from one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in history, Tonga is struggling to improve its infrastructure as it pays off a massive Chinese loan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/04/05/tonga-debt-china-eruption/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tonga #china #volcanoes #indopacific #loans #debt

Tongan Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua has said his country will not be accepting any more loans from Beijing.

The Japan Times

DWP minister issues £2,100 payment update over state pension changes

Alert for tenants over new £1,100 cost and impending rule change

Fresh misery for Brits' pockets as oil price hits record and mortgages at three-year high

How are any of us with student loans supposed to actually make ends meet to come September?

Millions told today how they will get £700 payouts

Energy bill mistake costing households over £100 a year

Peachtree locks $18M for Texas hotels

Peachtree Group secures $18 million in financing for a Texas hotel portfolio, combining USDA lending and C-PACE funding to support acquisition...

Hotel Realtor

Peachtree backs Texas hotels with $18M

The portfolio includes the Holland Hotel, Hotel Limpia and Maverick Inn

Asian Hospitality

Just requested the check to pay off my last non-mortgage loan.

The amount hurts to write, but holy crap am I excited to be (basically) debt-free.