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Saving a life easier than saving money for military service members
Posted: 05.13.2012 at 8:54 PM Updated: 05.14.2012 at 2:55 PM
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In a recent study 27% of military families admit to having $10,000 in credit card debt compared to 16% of civilians.
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For some who've pledged to serve this country, times are hard and it's not just because of what they're dealing with on the frontlines of war. Many of them are paying a hefty price trying to navigate their own personal battlefields on American soil.

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Do you know a military service member having a tough time financially as a result of frequent deployments?

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