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Missouri Ranked 44th Happiest State Out of 50

In a study conducted by LiveScience, Missouri was found to be in the bottom six of states in a ranking on overall happiness. The survey takes six types of well-being into account, including: overall evaluation of citizens’ lives, emotional health, physical health, healthy behaviors, and job satisfaction. At first, I was surprised to see that statistic. And then, I remembered how many people are living with unnecessary burdens.

After helping over 30,000 families through bankruptcy, I see many people suffering with their financial situation. Having overwhelming debt affects every part of your life—intruding in your thoughts during the day and often keeping you up at night. Your thoughts cause you to worry and live in fear about your future. That fear and worry takes its toll on your well-being—even causing physical manifestations like head and stomach aches.

So, I’d like to continue to do my part in raising the rank for Missouri. I will continue to help stop wage garnishments, harassing creditor calls, repossessions and foreclosures in Missouri and Illinois. But, I can’t do it alone. You must take responsibility for your own happiness. If you would be happier without looking out the window for the repo man or screening your calls in fear of creditors, come in and talk to us. We’ll help you find the relief you need to be the happy person you want to be.