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College Students in REAL Debt!!

Posted on Sunday, January 15th, 2012

Oprah Winfrey highlighted the serious issue of college students in deep debt.  Did you know that colleges sell student data to credit card companies?  Most adults with credit challenges trace it back to their college years and admit that they weren’t taught about credit management before being handed thousands of dollars.  Help me to help them through our speaking forum, Credit with Chris.  We’re looking for contacts at colleges to establish a credit literacy program to help our youth avoid unnecessary debt.  Contact us today if you can help at cbridges@creditwithchris.com.

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