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NEWS Community Bulletin | Boletín Informativo para la Comunidad | Woodbridge, VA | Vol. 1, No. 2
¿Por qué ser ahorrativos?
Benjamin Franklin, 250 años después, sigue siendo personaje emblemático del ahorro. Al igual que los otros Padres Fundadores, él estaba comprometido con la independencia Americana. Sin embargo, su visión de la libertad no se centró en el panorama político, pero en realidad comenzó con la independencia económica. Continúa Página 2
B-thrifty featured on NBC’s the “TODAY” show! By Dale Keeton, Ph.D.
On Monday, March 5, B-Thrifty went nation-wide and beyond! NBC’s Today Show host, Janice Leiberman, featured B-Thrifty on a segment highlighting the growing popularity of resale stores. “The struggling economy has prompted many consumers to save money by shopping at resale stores,” Ms. Leiberman said, “and they’re finding quality deals there.”
“At B-Thrifty, outside of Washington, D.C., shoppers get a free membership card and save 30% on all purchases. All kinds of stuff here,” she exclaimed.” The show continued by emphasizing that 18% of Americans will shop at thrift stores, approaching the 21% who shop at department stores. Throughout the show, images of the B-Thrifty store and shoppers
were prominent. The B-Thrifty marketing staff has been very busy fielding calls for BIP membership cards since the program aired. The video can now be viewed on the BThrifty website, www.b-thrifty.com, as well as You Tube. B-Thrifty is grateful to NBC and The Today Show team for this wonderful production.
Can a Lawsuit be stopped if I file for bankruptcy?
The answer is yes. Many lawsuits will be stopped once you file for bankruptcy. Some may even end when the bankruptcy is discharged. Once a bankruptcy is filed an “automatic stay” prevents creditors from collecting. Continue Page 8
PW Senior Centers Memberships Accepted
The Prince William Senior Centers at Manassas and Woodbridge are now accepting annual memberships. Continue Page 5