Article: Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Los Angeles Offers Tips for Digging Out of Holiday Debt.

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 3, 2001

Southern Californians may not have to dig out of the snow in January 2001, but many will have to dig out of another overwhelming situation: debt aggravated by holiday spending.

The average family was expected to spend about $1,067 on holiday gifts alone. In addition, many people also accrue substantial travel, postage and entertainment expenses.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Los Angeles (CCCS-LA), a non-profit organization who works with consumers to prevent and manage debt, routinely sees a significant jump in their number of clients in late January and early ...

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