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Article: It's almost 2010, and my dollar isn't stretching It's almost 2010, and my dollar isn't stretching.(At Home)
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- The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA)
- Article date:
- October 31, 2009
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THE YEAR 2010 is just around the corner. Almost sounds like a line from a movie, doesn't it? [paragraph] If you're like most Americans, it's likely that you're carrying consumer debt from credit cards and loans, not to mention the thought of owing Uncle Sam some additional tax dollars.
For your financial well-being, it's important to pay off that consumer debt as quickly as possible. We all know this, but for some people, getting out of debt can be a daunting task.
According to recent figures from the Federal Reserve, consumer debt topped $3 trillion for the first time. This figure takes into account credit cards and consumer loans but excludes ...