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Eliminate Debt and Save Money?
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Agency Sales
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June 1, 2008
- Author:
- Mosshart, Joshua
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Copyright informationCopyright Manufacturers' Agents National Association Jun 2008. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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It's All About Getting a Plan
With widespread concern about the value of homes, rising health care costs and the general outlook for the economy, now more than ever Americans need to set a new course with regard to managing their household finances.
Debt Facts & Figures
There are two stories of debt in this country. One describes an America that is knee-deep and sinking:
* Today U.S. consumers are carrying more than $900 billion in credit card balances.1
* The average credit card debt load is $9,659 per household.2
* Of cardholders carrying debt, more than one in 10 say they carry credit card balances in excess of $25,000.2
The other describes an America that is facing reality and ...