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Will Car Loans Be The Next Credit Meltdown? (79 comments), Bank Of America Can't Afford Soap For Employee's Break Room (54) and Has Walmart Finally Beaten Target? (21).

12.31.07 10:00 PM EDT By consumerist.com

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