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Credit Card Abuse and Gambling: Joelle and Ron

This video series uses the fictional characters of Joelle and Ron to drive home the realities of credit card abuse and gamboling addiction.


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Joelle and Ron's problems with credit card abuse and gamboling have greatly detriment their lives. After nearly loosing everything, they are forced to face reality.