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Ancient proteins hint at all-female Homo naledi burial site in Rising Star cave system  Phys.orgFossils of archaic human Homo naledi found in a cave are the same sex. Scientists want to learn why  CNN’A weird result from an already weird hominin’: Archaeologists discover all Homo naledi skeletons found in South African cave are female  Live ScienceScientists found 20 Homo naledi in a cave. Why are they all female?  National GeographicA Controversial Ancient Human Burial Site Just Got More Mysterious  ScienceAlert

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“I wish I had reached out sooner.” It’s one of the most common things that credit counsellors hear from people struggling with debt.

Debt problems rarely appear overnight. They tend to develop gradually through a series of well-intentioned decisions made while trying to stay afloat: a credit card is used to cover an unexpected expense; a savings account is tapped to make a payment; a tax refund is expected to solve the problem next month. Each decision can seem reasonable in isolation, but over time these temporary fixes can make debt harder to manage. Plus, they can limit your available options going forward. 

If you’re worried about debt, recognizing the warning signs early on can help you avoid unnecessary stress, interest costs, and long-term financial consequences. Mike Beregon, Credit Counsellor & Client Services Manager at Credit Canada, underlines the importance of acting quickly. “Feeling overwhelmed about your financial situation is completely normal—but it’s those who take action who realize that difficult decision became life changing”, says Bergeron…

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