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Archive Home > 2011 > May > 17 > Don’t forget lessons taught by tough times, experts say

Don’t forget lessons taught by tough times, experts say

By Sue Stock / The Bulletin
May 17, 2011

RALEIGH, N.C. — The funny thing about a recession is that it forces people to get real about their money — something that many avoid at all costs when times are good.

Overall consumer debt, which peaked at $12.5 trillion in 2008, was down to $11.4 trillion at the end of last year.

That means....

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