More Americans taking bankruptcy over destitution (Houston Chronicle)

Story date: 2008-06-01 10:36:41
Added on: 2008-06-01 23:00:23

Once considered a last resort, more Americans are choosing to file for bankruptcy rather than be impoverished.


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