Credit

Debt got you down? You're not alone. Consumer debt is at an all time high. What's more, record numbers of consumers nearly 1. 6 million in 2003are filing for bankruptcy. Whether your debt dilemma is the result of an illness, unemployment, or simply overspending, it can seem overwhelming. In your effort to get solvent, be on the alert for advertisements that offer seemingly quick fixes. While the ads pitch the promise of debt relief, they rarely say relief may be spelled bankruptcy.