The Essential Credit Repair Handbook: A Quick and Handy Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Get and Stay Out of Debt [NOOK Book]

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The majority of debt-ridden consumers are in desperate need of financial budgeting and credit repair. The Essential Credit Repair Handbook contains all the information you need to walk you through the step-by-step process of repairing your credit and leaving debt behind!
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The Essential Credit Repair Handbook: A Quick and Handy Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Get and Stay Out of Debt

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Overview

The majority of debt-ridden consumers are in desperate need of financial budgeting and credit repair. The Essential Credit Repair Handbook contains all the information you need to walk you through the step-by-step process of repairing your credit and leaving debt behind!
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781601636669
  • Publisher: Career Press, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 5/11/2011
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • File size: 355 KB

Meet the Author

Deborah McNaughton is a nationally recognized credit expert and financial coach with more than 26 years of experience. She is the founder of Professional Credit Counselors, Inc., an organization that specializes in credit counseling, including budgeting, credit repair, debt issues and financial education. She has authored several books on personal finance and has been interviewed on radio and television stations around the country, including CNN, Bloomberg, and New York Today. Her financial advice has provided thousands of people with financial education and relief.

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Table of Contents

Introduction 9

Section I Building Your Platform

Chapter 1 Setting New Financial Goals 15

Chapter 2 No Repeat Performances, Please 23

Chapter 3 11 Myths of Credit 31

Chapter 4 Tips for an Effective Budget 41

Chapter 5 Save Money While Retiring Your Debt 51

Chapter 6 Get Out-and Stay Out-of Debt 63

Section II Credit Repair 101

Chapter 7 The Role of Credit Reporting Agencies 81

Chapter 8 Understanding Your Credit Report 87

Chapter 9 The Credit Repair Process 95

Chapter 10 Improving Your FICO Credit Score 109

Section III A Fresh Start

Chapter 11 Rebuilding and Reestablishing Your Credit 119

Chapter 12 Life After Foreclosure, Short-Sale, or Bankruptcy 127

Chapter 13 Qualifying for Credit 141

Chapter 14 The Home Loan Process 153

Section IV Protecting Your Credit

Chapter 15 Establishing Credit in Your Own Name 165

Chapter 16 Protecting Your Credit During and After Divorce 175

Chapter 17 Credit Card Regulations 183

Chapter 18 Indentity Theft and You 193

Chapter 19 Medical Identity Theft 203

Conclusion 211

Resources 213

Index 217

About the Author 223

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