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New bankruptcy rules.(Letter to the Editor)
In your June CR Money page on bankruptcy rules, you didn't point out the good guys in the credit counseling industry. It is important for consumers to know that professionals in reputable credit counseling agencies are trained and ready to assist them in taking control and achieving financial independence. ...
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