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Published July 09, 2010, 04:00 AM

Careful planning can stretch a thin budget

In this economy, it's difficult to think about boosting credit scores, building savings or erasing debt. But it's not impossible — and the recession may be just the right boost someone at any income level needs to brighten their financial picture, said Barbara Stark, director of community development and education for American Debt Counseling.

By: Nirvi Shah, McClatchy Newspapers

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