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# Broke

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# Brazil
Rio police rely on toilet paper donations due to cuts in funding
Severe budget shortfalls have left police scrounging for equipment, fuel and even the most basic hygiene items.
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Nov 27th 2016, 8:00 AM
# Money matters
This former NBA star on how coffee habits can tell you a lot about players' finances
Adonal Foyle spent 12 years with the Golden State Warriors, Orlando Magic and the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Mar 30th 2016, 12:05 AM
# all out
11 tweets that sum up being broke in January
The longest month. Ever.
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Jan 18th 2016, 4:16 PM
# On the cheap
7 cheap nights in to have with The Girls
Gather up the gals for a cheap night in.
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Jan 16th 2016, 6:00 PM
# financial assistance
Trust fund set up to support family of Lomu after New Zealand legend dies broke
The All Blacks great tragically passed away last month, leaving behind two young sons.
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Dec 15th 2015, 8:00 AM
# no money mo problems
12 facts of life for all skint people
It’s that time of the month again…
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Nov 25th 2015, 9:30 PM
# cash outflow
The average Irish person will spend almost €600 this Christmas
According to a Christmas spending survey. And we all think we’re worse off than last year. Mind you, last year we felt the same way…
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Nov 24th 2015, 6:07 AM
# get rich or die tryin
50 Cent didn't take too kindly to being called 'broke'
The rapper was reported to have declared bankruptcy in July. But he’s still doing OK…
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Oct 15th 2015, 7:38 PM
# Broke
Over 500% increase in people being declared bankrupt
There has been a 568% increase in the number of bankruptcy adjudications before the courts.
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Jul 13th 2015, 3:40 PM
# Hard Times
Westlife singer Shane Filan talks to Pat about how he ended up €23 million in debt
Filan was a high profile casualty of the economic crash.
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May 29th 2015, 10:00 PM
# Broke
One in 7 of us have "nothing left" at the end each month
Four in five households say they’re concerned water charges will put a further strain on their finances.
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Nov 12th 2014, 6:45 AM
# Broke
Is this the latest headache for Ireland's insolvent classes?
A recently discovered flaw in insolvency law won’t be fixed until September.
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Aug 8th 2014, 12:49 PM
# Broke
Fiji sack their coach... to save money
The cash-strapped rugby union were left with little choice.
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Jan 27th 2014, 10:29 AM
# no money mo problems
6 signs you may have overspent at Christmas
No mun, no fun, so they say.
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Jan 2nd 2014, 8:00 AM
# Your Say
Poll: Will the new insolvency service work?
It is launched today but will the service for struggling borrowers actually work?
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Sep 9th 2013, 9:34 AM
# Broke
Day One: Insolvency Service opens its doors
Reports yesterday suggested that up to 4,500 people have been in contact with the body already.
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Sep 9th 2013, 6:30 AM
# Baron of Ballsbridge
NAMA tries to stop Seán Dunne's US plans
Another twist in the tale…
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Jul 10th 2013, 9:33 AM
# Broke
Leaks could do 'untold damage' to insolvency services
Fianna Fáil has called on the government to publish the guidelines immediately.
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Apr 1st 2013, 6:44 PM
# Movie night
Sports film of the week: Broke
Billy Corden’s latest offering takes a look at how many athletes fail to properly manage their millions.
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Oct 14th 2012, 10:34 PM
# 30 for 30
12 telling quotes from Broke, the new ESPN 30 for 30 documentary
The brilliant sports doc series returned for a second season on Tuesday night with this look at pro athletes who went bankrupt.
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Oct 4th 2012, 11:33 AM
# 30 for 30
ESPN 30 for 30 returned last night with 'Broke', a documentary on pro athletes going bankrupt
Judging by their tweets, a lot of American athletes woke up this morning and resolved to be more careful with their money.
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Oct 3rd 2012, 12:17 PM
# Broke
One million people live on €70 or less a month after the bills are paid: survey
A new survey uncovers some shocking statistics including that 428,000 believe they have no future for their families in Ireland because of the economic downturn.
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Apr 15th 2011, 8:28 AM