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Longtime money columnist on the advice everyone needs to hear: 'If debt was a person I would slap it'
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01 THE MACHINE READ
WHY IT MATTERS.
Personal-debt advice reflects household affordability strain that can dampen consumer spending.
Household debt stress weighs on consumption
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Consumer credit and delinquency data
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Anecdotal advice, not hard data
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Michelle Singletary rejects 'good debt,' supports living with parents to save and says folks knowing your numbers is key to beating the affordability crunch.
02 THE STORY SO FAR
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03 WHO'S INVOLVED
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