Debt Counseling Questioned as Bankruptcies Soar 20%

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Can debt counseling help consumers? The service is intended to guide consumers out of debt and steer clear of bankruptcy or other life altering consequences, yet the legitimacy of such debt counseling is being called into question after recent reports showed bankruptcies up 20%. The stark reality of the economic downturn is reflected in court statistics showing U.S. bankruptcy filings rose 20 ...


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