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Personal Narrative: My Debt
I have debts of my own and still carry debt from my previous marriage. I tried to find more work during summer so I could save money for the green card fee, but I did not succeed. In September my classes return and I won't be able to work more than part-time. Adding to that I need to purchase books for those classes. What I currently make helps me to pay the minimum in my credit cards and other bills, and I spend the rest of my income in food, gas and personal needs. The savings I have is what is left of my tax return and college refund, and I try to save it in case I become unemployed and then could still pay the minimum in my bills until employed again.

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