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10 Easy Ways to be Nicer to the Environment and Your Wallet
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Bankruptcy is a good thing
I don't mean that declaring bankruptcy is a good thing--obviously that sucks for everyone involved. But a system of bankruptcy is a good thing. It's good for creditors an