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Pay the Mortgage or Schedule the Surgery?

RISMEDIA, March 31, 2010—Without a job for almost a year, Lori could not keep up with her orthodontist bills for her son. She had always paid on time, but circumstances outside her control had taken over. Lori met with the dental office manager and explained her...
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