Re: Debt (Was: How much is a FICO score worth?)

"Mark Bole" <makbo@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote
> Advising people to avoid debt is just about as un-American 
> as telling people to drive less, or commit fewer crimes --  
> the ripple effects would cause our economy would go into a 
> tailspin! (said only slightly tongue-in-cheek)

I do agree it is American to tell people to take on debt. 
Use your house as an Automatic Teller Machine and all, sure. 
This is not something to celebrate. From the little guy to 
big banking houses, debt is why our economy currently is in 
a tailspin. Or do you dispute there has been a credit crisis 
at all levels lately?

Seventy-three percent of this country has no bachelor's 
degree. Those that do have one are still typically math and 
financially illiterate. Taking on no debt is the best 
prescription the majority can get for living a stress-free 
life.

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