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Theres no easy way to get rid of debt. But a bad credit score typically below 630 can make it even harder.
In 2012, Cara and Jesse Nuno had more than $270,000 in debt between them and credit scores below 600. The Minnesota couple considered bankruptcy but couldnt afford the attorney fees, and Cara had a disability that prevented her from working.
The Nunos turned to a credit counselor, who …
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