The result? In the past 25 years, one American family in seven has sought refuge in federal bankruptcy court… — David Cay Johnston
The result? In the past 25 years, one American family in seven has sought refuge in federal bankruptcy court. Exhaustive research by Elizabeth Warren... and her associates... has proven that the vast majority of people seek refuge... after any two of three events combine: divorce, job loss, or major medical problems.
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