My dad just sent me this link.

http://theextinctionprotocol.wordpress.com/2013/07/18/motor-city-goes-bust-largest-ever-municipal-bankruptcy-in-u-s-history/

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Hey guys,
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Cash Value Life Insurance VS Self Directed IRA

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