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Another Casualty of Financial Crisis: Divorce

Two households no longer affordable as couples struggle to pay for one

By Kristina Loew, Newser User

Posted Nov 27, 2008 8:28 AM CST

(Newser) – With unemployment rising, salaries stagnant, and housing prices cratering, many unhappy couples are opting not to divorce, reports MSNBC. “A lot of people are deciding, 'It’s not worth it to do it (at) this time. Let’s stay together. Let’s try to... Read full story »

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