Senior back on feet, no longer living in car 
This time last year, Edna Bliablias's living arrangement was beginning to unravel and she was a couple of months away from joining the growing number of elderly homeless in the Bay Area.
Source: www.mercurynews.com

Bankruptcy law effects still unclear 
The consumer credit industry and analysts hoped the bankruptcy law passed last year would re-educate consumers, prompting them to manage their debt sensibly, especially their credit card debt.
Source: www.contracostatimes.com

Expenses and debt prompt some consumers to rein in spending 
CHICAGO (MarketWatch) — Although overall sales are expected to rise this holiday season, some consumers say they'll rein in their spending this year, according to an annual survey released Tuesday.
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GMAC Mortgage Survey Shows That Americans Will Take Control of Holiday Purchases 
HORSHAM, Penn.—-Americans may be sharing a little less yuletide cheer this holiday, according to a national survey conducted by GMAC Mortgage, which revealed that Americans plan to cut back on their holiday spending this year.
Source: biz.yahoo.com