How $2,500 in Payday Loans Turned Into $50K of Debt
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How $2,500 in Payday Loans Turned Into $50K of Debt

One man's story is an example of how a bit of financial bad luck can turn into a mountain of debt.

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How $2,500 in Payday Loans Turned Into $50K of Debt

One man's story is an example of how a bit of financial bad luck can turn into a mountain of debt.

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