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Even After Bankruptcy, Couple Continues To Splurge

By Ben Popken February 25, 2011
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This couple filed for bankruptcy but still kept going on vacations on at exotic four-star hotels, despite not paying their mortgage since September. A financial planner helps them get a grip on reality.

After bankruptcy filing, couple’s spending continued [LA Times]

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