As America closes out 2009 with roughly 1.4 million bankruptcy filings, a new survey reveals the possible economic factors behind the surge.

Respondents were asked to select which economic factor forced them to consider bankruptcy, and how many people they know who had also considered bankruptcy in the past year.

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Read the full press release: Job Loss, Credit Crunch Driving Bankruptcy Inquiries

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