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Old 03-21-2008, 08:40 AM   #23 (permalink)
Baraka_Guru
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Originally Posted by Augi


Is it better that I know Spanish and am learning German?
Maybe learn basic Cantonese and Mandarin?

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I don't buy "debt = enslavement." For two reasons:

1) Much debt is self-imposed.

2) Blaming outside factors for your problems is counterproductive. Getting out of debt is possible if you plan for it. It is in your power.

*I admit, this doesn't apply to everyone. The impoverished are exceptions.
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