Surveys the various types of credit available for consumers, discusses how to develop a favorable credit rating, and offers practical guidance on applying for a loan

Explains how to obtain and interpret a credit report, question items in the report, and change a credit rating

Do you know your credit score? Do you know how to improve it? The Everything Improve Your Credit Book teaches you about the importance of good credit and how it affects your life. Author Justin Pritchard, M.B.A., the About.com Guide to Banking and Loans, demystifies the often intimidating world of credit, with practical guidance on how to improve credit history and increase your credit score. With tips on avoiding common mistakes that reduce credit scores and ways to improve bad credit, this easy-to-use guide provides you with valuable information on: The anatomy of a credit report How the credit system works and what credit scores mean Bad credit habits to avoid How a good credit score will save you money (and how a bad score can cost a lot of money) How to get your free credit report (and when you should pay for one) How to correct mistakes in your report Packed with sensible, real-world advice, The Everything Improve Your Credit Book helps you to take control of your finances, save money, and build enough good credit for a lifetime!

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Product Description: Inside Secrets from a Credit Industry Professional There are a plethora of books out there promising to show consumers how to repair their credit. There is only one that explains how to establish credit, how to maintain and manage it, and, yes, how to fix it when it’s broken— The Insider’s Guide to Credit Repair...read more

Explains how to negotiate loans, choose the least expensive credit card, manage credit accounts, clear credit and billing errors, and decide when and how to file for bankruptcy