As the rate of bankruptcies rises and the mountain of consumer debt grows, millions of people are encountering financial difficulties. Nationally recognized credit expert Deborah McNaughton illustrates, in this practical and comprehensive book, how readers can get their finances back on track and reach their credit goals with some planning and research. She describes, in easy-to-understand language, how the credit system really works. Readers learn to apply, qualify and establish credit; deal with credit problems; and restore their credit reports when there are problems. They find out how to:
-- understand the difference between preferred and guaranteed credit cards
-- know their rights with regard to collection agencies
-- reestablish credit after bankruptcy
-- raise cash and get out of debtThe Insider's Guide to Managing Your Credit includes a glossary, an appendix of free publications, and a directory of Federal Trade Commission offices, making it a one-stop resource to help when people are in financial trouble and prevent credit problems in the first place.
Language
English
Pages
201
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Dearborn Trade
Release
November 01, 1997
ISBN
079312669X
ISBN 13
9780793126699
The Insider's Guide To Managing Your Credit: How To Establish, Maintain, Repair, And Protect Your Credit
As the rate of bankruptcies rises and the mountain of consumer debt grows, millions of people are encountering financial difficulties. Nationally recognized credit expert Deborah McNaughton illustrates, in this practical and comprehensive book, how readers can get their finances back on track and reach their credit goals with some planning and research. She describes, in easy-to-understand language, how the credit system really works. Readers learn to apply, qualify and establish credit; deal with credit problems; and restore their credit reports when there are problems. They find out how to:
-- understand the difference between preferred and guaranteed credit cards
-- know their rights with regard to collection agencies
-- reestablish credit after bankruptcy
-- raise cash and get out of debtThe Insider's Guide to Managing Your Credit includes a glossary, an appendix of free publications, and a directory of Federal Trade Commission offices, making it a one-stop resource to help when people are in financial trouble and prevent credit problems in the first place.