Welcoming Jeffrey Strain

Today we are thrilled to welcome Jeffrey Strain as a new personal finance writer.

A leading television commentator on personal finance, Jeff will cover consumer issues with his "in your face" flair. His work has gained him national notoriety, as he has exposed the maneuvers companies use to take advantage of consumers.

His first column debuts today and is on your bankruptcy score and how lenders use it. If you didn't know you had one, you're not alone, and that's why you have to read Jeff's work.

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