Scam involves debt-consolidation services offering information (Salem
Statesman Journal)
SALEM — The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers of bogus
debt-consolidation or counseling services. Residents in Oregon and
southwest Washington have reported getting phone calls from solicitors
pushing such services.
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More consumers likely to seek help in 2009: debt counsellor (CBC via
Yahoo! Canada News)
The Credit Counselling Society says 2009 will likely be a busy year
for debt counsellors in British Columbia due to the global economic
downturn.
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How to escape the debt hole (Dallas Morning News)
The holidays are over, but for many consumers, the headaches are just
beginning as the bills start to flow in. Tackle them now, because many
experts say 2009 will be a tough year, especially for those who are
debt-laden.
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Photronics a Sell to $1.50 (Zacks.com via Yahoo! Finance)
Almost all of the debt is convertible subordinated notes, which if
exercised, could potentially be dilutive to equity shareholders.
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Severe retail downturn forecast for 2009 (San Francisco
Chronicle)
The new year is here and the retail party is over. After years of
aggressive expansion fueled by easy debt and plastic-wielding customers,
the industry is in for a major correction in 2009, analysts predict. The
shift could recast much of the Bay Area retail...
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