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"For the first time ever recorded, Americans owe more money than they make. Household debt levels have now surpassed household income by more than 8 percent."—Newsweek, August 8, 2006

At a time when Americans owe close to $800 billion in credit card debt, the myth is that credit cards are primarily financing America's luxury lifestyles—helping white suburban families pay the costs attached to extravagant homes, luxury cars, and golf club memberships—or helping those who aspire to these lifestyles. Up to Our Eyeballs reveals the disturbing reality that credit cards are in fact the new "safety net," being used by desperate middle- and low-income families to manage essential expenses.

In the increasingly volatile American economy, where a decline in work-related benefits like health insurance and pensions has accompanied a rising cost of living and increased job instability, consumer debt has become a fact of life for many American families. Up to Our Eyeballs is a troubling examination of the causes and consequences of this explosive rise in consumer debt.

Including a critical look at how the financial industry became the aggressive, hyper-profitable industry it is today, this book also incorporates solutions that will be of real relief to struggling households.]]> 998708 1 984200 11 3 2008 Up to Our Eyeballs: The Hidden Truths and Consequences of Debt in Today's America and What We Can Do About It total:10|5:2|4:3|3:3|2:2| 10 35 13 6 501984 3.50 10 6 437357 3.50 10 6 56448974 1134884 998708 1595582118 9781595582119 6 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/998708.Up_to_Our_Eyeballs_The_Hidden_Truths_and_Consequences_of_Debt_in_Today_s_America_and_What_We_Can_Do_About_It 3.50 10 A groundbreaking book that debunks the notion that Americans' personal indebtedness results from profligacy and offers startling analysis and realistic solutions.
"For the first time ever recorded, Americans owe more money than they make. Household debt levels have now surpassed household income by more than 8 percent."—Newsweek, August 8, 2006

At a time when Americans owe close to $800 billion in credit card debt, the myth is that credit cards are primarily financing America's luxury lifestyles—helping white suburban families pay the costs attached to extravagant homes, luxury cars, and golf club memberships—or helping those who aspire to these lifestyles. Up to Our Eyeballs reveals the disturbing reality that credit cards are in fact the new "safety net," being used by desperate middle- and low-income families to manage essential expenses.

In the increasingly volatile American economy, where a decline in work-related benefits like health insurance and pensions has accompanied a rising cost of living and increased job instability, consumer debt has become a fact of life for many American families. Up to Our Eyeballs is a troubling examination of the causes and consequences of this explosive rise in consumer debt.

Including a critical look at how the financial industry became the aggressive, hyper-profitable industry it is today, this book also incorporates solutions that will be of real relief to struggling households.]]> 2008 2 0 false Mon May 18 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun May 17 23:22:46 -0700 2009 Mon May 18 00:12:56 -0700 2009 more...]]> 40175945 154913 998708 1595582118 9781595582119 6 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/998708.Up_to_Our_Eyeballs_The_Hidden_Truths_and_Consequences_of_Debt_in_Today_s_America_and_What_We_Can_Do_About_It 3.50 10 A groundbreaking book that debunks the notion that Americans' personal indebtedness results from profligacy and offers startling analysis and realistic solutions.
"For the first time ever recorded, Americans owe more money than they make. Household debt levels have now surpassed household income by more than 8 percent."—Newsweek, August 8, 2006

At a time when Americans owe close to $800 billion in credit card debt, the myth is that credit cards are primarily financing America's luxury lifestyles—helping white suburban families pay the costs attached to extravagant homes, luxury cars, and golf club memberships—or helping those who aspire to these lifestyles. Up to Our Eyeballs reveals the disturbing reality that credit cards are in fact the new "safety net," being used by desperate middle- and low-income families to manage essential expenses.

In the increasingly volatile American economy, where a decline in work-related benefits like health insurance and pensions has accompanied a rising cost of living and increased job instability, consumer debt has become a fact of life for many American families. Up to Our Eyeballs is a troubling examination of the causes and consequences of this explosive rise in consumer debt.

Including a critical look at how the financial industry became the aggressive, hyper-profitable industry it is today, this book also incorporates solutions that will be of real relief to struggling households.]]> 2008 2 0 false Mon Dec 15 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Mon Dec 15 16:10:37 -0800 2008 Mon Dec 15 16:15:59 -0800 2008 more...]]> 44396121 1275835 998708 1595582118 9781595582119 6 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/998708.Up_to_Our_Eyeballs_The_Hidden_Truths_and_Consequences_of_Debt_in_Today_s_America_and_What_We_Can_Do_About_It 3.50 10 A groundbreaking book that debunks the notion that Americans' personal indebtedness results from profligacy and offers startling analysis and realistic solutions.
"For the first time ever recorded, Americans owe more money than they make. Household debt levels have now surpassed household income by more than 8 percent."—Newsweek, August 8, 2006

At a time when Americans owe close to $800 billion in credit card debt, the myth is that credit cards are primarily financing America's luxury lifestyles—helping white suburban families pay the costs attached to extravagant homes, luxury cars, and golf club memberships—or helping those who aspire to these lifestyles. Up to Our Eyeballs reveals the disturbing reality that credit cards are in fact the new "safety net," being used by desperate middle- and low-income families to manage essential expenses.

In the increasingly volatile American economy, where a decline in work-related benefits like health insurance and pensions has accompanied a rising cost of living and increased job instability, consumer debt has become a fact of life for many American families. Up to Our Eyeballs is a troubling examination of the causes and consequences of this explosive rise in consumer debt.

Including a critical look at how the financial industry became the aggressive, hyper-profitable industry it is today, this book also incorporates solutions that will be of real relief to struggling households.]]> 2008 4 0 false Wed Jan 28 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Mon Jan 26 09:15:16 -0800 2009 Thu Jan 29 10:15:02 -0800 2009
Couple take aways from this are 1) there is a huge credit bubble created during the last 10 to 20 years that has gotten so big that it ...more...]]> 32563450 701846 998708 1595582118 9781595582119 6 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/998708.Up_to_Our_Eyeballs_The_Hidden_Truths_and_Consequences_of_Debt_in_Today_s_America_and_What_We_Can_Do_About_It 3.50 10 A groundbreaking book that debunks the notion that Americans' personal indebtedness results from profligacy and offers startling analysis and realistic solutions.
"For the first time ever recorded, Americans owe more money than they make. Household debt levels have now surpassed household income by more than 8 percent."—Newsweek, August 8, 2006

At a time when Americans owe close to $800 billion in credit card debt, the myth is that credit cards are primarily financing America's luxury lifestyles—helping white suburban families pay the costs attached to extravagant homes, luxury cars, and golf club memberships—or helping those who aspire to these lifestyles. Up to Our Eyeballs reveals the disturbing reality that credit cards are in fact the new "safety net," being used by desperate middle- and low-income families to manage essential expenses.

In the increasingly volatile American economy, where a decline in work-related benefits like health insurance and pensions has accompanied a rising cost of living and increased job instability, consumer debt has become a fact of life for many American families. Up to Our Eyeballs is a troubling examination of the causes and consequences of this explosive rise in consumer debt.

Including a critical look at how the financial industry became the aggressive, hyper-profitable industry it is today, this book also incorporates solutions that will be of real relief to struggling households.]]> 2008 3 0 false Sun Jul 27 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Sep 10 17:52:54 -0700 2008 Wed Sep 10 17:52:54 -0700 2008
The book provides a succinct but enlightening account of the reasons Americans across the board, especially the poor and young, are drowning in debt - a significant change from just a g...more...]]> 28992601 642275 998708 1595582118 9781595582119 6 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/998708.Up_to_Our_Eyeballs_The_Hidden_Truths_and_Consequences_of_Debt_in_Today_s_America_and_What_We_Can_Do_About_It 3.50 10 A groundbreaking book that debunks the notion that Americans' personal indebtedness results from profligacy and offers startling analysis and realistic solutions.
"For the first time ever recorded, Americans owe more money than they make. Household debt levels have now surpassed household income by more than 8 percent."—Newsweek, August 8, 2006

At a time when Americans owe close to $800 billion in credit card debt, the myth is that credit cards are primarily financing America's luxury lifestyles—helping white suburban families pay the costs attached to extravagant homes, luxury cars, and golf club memberships—or helping those who aspire to these lifestyles. Up to Our Eyeballs reveals the disturbing reality that credit cards are in fact the new "safety net," being used by desperate middle- and low-income families to manage essential expenses.

In the increasingly volatile American economy, where a decline in work-related benefits like health insurance and pensions has accompanied a rising cost of living and increased job instability, consumer debt has become a fact of life for many American families. Up to Our Eyeballs is a troubling examination of the causes and consequences of this explosive rise in consumer debt.

Including a critical look at how the financial industry became the aggressive, hyper-profitable industry it is today, this book also incorporates solutions that will be of real relief to struggling households.]]> 2008 3 0 false Sun Jul 27 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Aug 01 12:22:41 -0700 2008 Fri Aug 01 17:46:05 -0700 2008
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"For the first time ever recorded, Americans owe more money than they make. Household debt levels have now surpassed household income by more than 8 percent."—Newsweek, August 8, 2006

At a time when Americans owe close to $800 billion in credit card debt, the myth is that credit cards are primarily financing America's luxury lifestyles—helping white suburban families pay the costs attached to extravagant homes, luxury cars, and golf club memberships—or helping those who aspire to these lifestyles. Up to Our Eyeballs reveals the disturbing reality that credit cards are in fact the new "safety net," being used by desperate middle- and low-income families to manage essential expenses.

In the increasingly volatile American economy, where a decline in work-related benefits like health insurance and pensions has accompanied a rising cost of living and increased job instability, consumer debt has become a fact of life for many American families. Up to Our Eyeballs is a troubling examination of the causes and consequences of this explosive rise in consumer debt.

Including a critical look at how the financial industry became the aggressive, hyper-profitable industry it is today, this book also incorporates solutions that will be of real relief to struggling households.]]> 2008 5 0 false Sun Jul 13 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Jul 09 11:07:43 -0700 2008 Sat Jul 19 18:46:24 -0700 2008 more...]]> 41960421 1867500 998708 1595582118 9781595582119 6 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/998708.Up_to_Our_Eyeballs_The_Hidden_Truths_and_Consequences_of_Debt_in_Today_s_America_and_What_We_Can_Do_About_It 3.50 10 A groundbreaking book that debunks the notion that Americans' personal indebtedness results from profligacy and offers startling analysis and realistic solutions.
"For the first time ever recorded, Americans owe more money than they make. Household debt levels have now surpassed household income by more than 8 percent."—Newsweek, August 8, 2006

At a time when Americans owe close to $800 billion in credit card debt, the myth is that credit cards are primarily financing America's luxury lifestyles—helping white suburban families pay the costs attached to extravagant homes, luxury cars, and golf club memberships—or helping those who aspire to these lifestyles. Up to Our Eyeballs reveals the disturbing reality that credit cards are in fact the new "safety net," being used by desperate middle- and low-income families to manage essential expenses.

In the increasingly volatile American economy, where a decline in work-related benefits like health insurance and pensions has accompanied a rising cost of living and increased job instability, consumer debt has become a fact of life for many American families. Up to Our Eyeballs is a troubling examination of the causes and consequences of this explosive rise in consumer debt.

Including a critical look at how the financial industry became the aggressive, hyper-profitable industry it is today, this book also incorporates solutions that will be of real relief to struggling households.]]> 2008 0 0 false Mon Jan 05 09:06:06 -0800 2009 Mon Jan 05 09:06:25 -0800 2009 30468975 191967 998708 1595582118 9781595582119 6 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/998708.Up_to_Our_Eyeballs_The_Hidden_Truths_and_Consequences_of_Debt_in_Today_s_America_and_What_We_Can_Do_About_It 3.50 10 A groundbreaking book that debunks the notion that Americans' personal indebtedness results from profligacy and offers startling analysis and realistic solutions.
"For the first time ever recorded, Americans owe more money than they make. Household debt levels have now surpassed household income by more than 8 percent."—Newsweek, August 8, 2006

At a time when Americans owe close to $800 billion in credit card debt, the myth is that credit cards are primarily financing America's luxury lifestyles—helping white suburban families pay the costs attached to extravagant homes, luxury cars, and golf club memberships—or helping those who aspire to these lifestyles. Up to Our Eyeballs reveals the disturbing reality that credit cards are in fact the new "safety net," being used by desperate middle- and low-income families to manage essential expenses.

In the increasingly volatile American economy, where a decline in work-related benefits like health insurance and pensions has accompanied a rising cost of living and increased job instability, consumer debt has become a fact of life for many American families. Up to Our Eyeballs is a troubling examination of the causes and consequences of this explosive rise in consumer debt.

Including a critical look at how the financial industry became the aggressive, hyper-profitable industry it is today, this book also incorporates solutions that will be of real relief to struggling households.]]> 2008 3 0 false Mon Aug 18 12:25:16 -0700 2008 Mon Aug 18 12:25:16 -0700 2008 29523935 1405652 998708 1595582118 9781595582119 6 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/998708.Up_to_Our_Eyeballs_The_Hidden_Truths_and_Consequences_of_Debt_in_Today_s_America_and_What_We_Can_Do_About_It 3.50 10 A groundbreaking book that debunks the notion that Americans' personal indebtedness results from profligacy and offers startling analysis and realistic solutions.
"For the first time ever recorded, Americans owe more money than they make. Household debt levels have now surpassed household income by more than 8 percent."—Newsweek, August 8, 2006

At a time when Americans owe close to $800 billion in credit card debt, the myth is that credit cards are primarily financing America's luxury lifestyles—helping white suburban families pay the costs attached to extravagant homes, luxury cars, and golf club memberships—or helping those who aspire to these lifestyles. Up to Our Eyeballs reveals the disturbing reality that credit cards are in fact the new "safety net," being used by desperate middle- and low-income families to manage essential expenses.

In the increasingly volatile American economy, where a decline in work-related benefits like health insurance and pensions has accompanied a rising cost of living and increased job instability, consumer debt has become a fact of life for many American families. Up to Our Eyeballs is a troubling examination of the causes and consequences of this explosive rise in consumer debt.

Including a critical look at how the financial industry became the aggressive, hyper-profitable industry it is today, this book also incorporates solutions that will be of real relief to struggling households.]]> 2008 5 0 false Thu Aug 07 10:38:16 -0700 2008 Thu Aug 07 10:38:16 -0700 2008 29137078 1030065 998708 1595582118 9781595582119 6 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/998708.Up_to_Our_Eyeballs_The_Hidden_Truths_and_Consequences_of_Debt_in_Today_s_America_and_What_We_Can_Do_About_It 3.50 10 A groundbreaking book that debunks the notion that Americans' personal indebtedness results from profligacy and offers startling analysis and realistic solutions.
"For the first time ever recorded, Americans owe more money than they make. Household debt levels have now surpassed household income by more than 8 percent."—Newsweek, August 8, 2006

At a time when Americans owe close to $800 billion in credit card debt, the myth is that credit cards are primarily financing America's luxury lifestyles—helping white suburban families pay the costs attached to extravagant homes, luxury cars, and golf club memberships—or helping those who aspire to these lifestyles. Up to Our Eyeballs reveals the disturbing reality that credit cards are in fact the new "safety net," being used by desperate middle- and low-income families to manage essential expenses.

In the increasingly volatile American economy, where a decline in work-related benefits like health insurance and pensions has accompanied a rising cost of living and increased job instability, consumer debt has become a fact of life for many American families. Up to Our Eyeballs is a troubling examination of the causes and consequences of this explosive rise in consumer debt.

Including a critical look at how the financial industry became the aggressive, hyper-profitable industry it is today, this book also incorporates solutions that will be of real relief to struggling households.]]> 2008 4 0 false Sat Aug 02 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sun Aug 03 12:26:41 -0700 2008 Sun Aug 03 12:26:41 -0700 2008 26528885 1305238 998708 1595582118 9781595582119 6 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/998708.Up_to_Our_Eyeballs_The_Hidden_Truths_and_Consequences_of_Debt_in_Today_s_America_and_What_We_Can_Do_About_It 3.50 10 A groundbreaking book that debunks the notion that Americans' personal indebtedness results from profligacy and offers startling analysis and realistic solutions.
"For the first time ever recorded, Americans owe more money than they make. Household debt levels have now surpassed household income by more than 8 percent."—Newsweek, August 8, 2006

At a time when Americans owe close to $800 billion in credit card debt, the myth is that credit cards are primarily financing America's luxury lifestyles—helping white suburban families pay the costs attached to extravagant homes, luxury cars, and golf club memberships—or helping those who aspire to these lifestyles. Up to Our Eyeballs reveals the disturbing reality that credit cards are in fact the new "safety net," being used by desperate middle- and low-income families to manage essential expenses.

In the increasingly volatile American economy, where a decline in work-related benefits like health insurance and pensions has accompanied a rising cost of living and increased job instability, consumer debt has become a fact of life for many American families. Up to Our Eyeballs is a troubling examination of the causes and consequences of this explosive rise in consumer debt.

Including a critical look at how the financial industry became the aggressive, hyper-profitable industry it is today, this book also incorporates solutions that will be of real relief to struggling households.]]> 2008 4 0 false Mon Jul 07 08:50:23 -0700 2008 Mon Jul 07 08:50:23 -0700 2008 9538843 223432 998708 1595582118 9781595582119 6 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/998708.Up_to_Our_Eyeballs_The_Hidden_Truths_and_Consequences_of_Debt_in_Today_s_America_and_What_We_Can_Do_About_It 3.50 10 A groundbreaking book that debunks the notion that Americans' personal indebtedness results from profligacy and offers startling analysis and realistic solutions.
"For the first time ever recorded, Americans owe more money than they make. Household debt levels have now surpassed household income by more than 8 percent."—Newsweek, August 8, 2006

At a time when Americans owe close to $800 billion in credit card debt, the myth is that credit cards are primarily financing America's luxury lifestyles—helping white suburban families pay the costs attached to extravagant homes, luxury cars, and golf club memberships—or helping those who aspire to these lifestyles. Up to Our Eyeballs reveals the disturbing reality that credit cards are in fact the new "safety net," being used by desperate middle- and low-income families to manage essential expenses.

In the increasingly volatile American economy, where a decline in work-related benefits like health insurance and pensions has accompanied a rising cost of living and increased job instability, consumer debt has become a fact of life for many American families. Up to Our Eyeballs is a troubling examination of the causes and consequences of this explosive rise in consumer debt.

Including a critical look at how the financial industry became the aggressive, hyper-profitable industry it is today, this book also incorporates solutions that will be of real relief to struggling households.]]> 2008 0 0 false Sun Nov 25 20:12:26 -0800 2007 Sun Nov 25 20:12:34 -0800 2007 6990875 30800 998708 1595582118 9781595582119 6 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/998708.Up_to_Our_Eyeballs_The_Hidden_Truths_and_Consequences_of_Debt_in_Today_s_America_and_What_We_Can_Do_About_It 3.50 10 A groundbreaking book that debunks the notion that Americans' personal indebtedness results from profligacy and offers startling analysis and realistic solutions.
"For the first time ever recorded, Americans owe more money than they make. Household debt levels have now surpassed household income by more than 8 percent."—Newsweek, August 8, 2006

At a time when Americans owe close to $800 billion in credit card debt, the myth is that credit cards are primarily financing America's luxury lifestyles—helping white suburban families pay the costs attached to extravagant homes, luxury cars, and golf club memberships—or helping those who aspire to these lifestyles. Up to Our Eyeballs reveals the disturbing reality that credit cards are in fact the new "safety net," being used by desperate middle- and low-income families to manage essential expenses.

In the increasingly volatile American economy, where a decline in work-related benefits like health insurance and pensions has accompanied a rising cost of living and increased job instability, consumer debt has become a fact of life for many American families. Up to Our Eyeballs is a troubling examination of the causes and consequences of this explosive rise in consumer debt.

Including a critical look at how the financial industry became the aggressive, hyper-profitable industry it is today, this book also incorporates solutions that will be of real relief to struggling households.]]> 2008 0 0 false Sat Sep 29 08:27:45 -0700 2007 Sat Sep 29 08:27:45 -0700 2007 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=998708