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Money Publications
Credit
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51 Ways to Save Hundreds on Loans and Credit Cards |
51 Ways to Save Hundreds on Loans and Credit Cards
View More Details  Simple strategies and tips for cutting costs. Available: online, as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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Act Fast if You Can't Pay Your Credit Cards |
Act Fast if You Can't Pay Your Credit Cards
View More Details Three steps to take when you don't have enough money to pay your credit card bill. How to avoid debt-counseling scams. Available: in print, as pdf Languages: English and Spanish Cost: Free |
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Check your Credit Report |
Check your Credit Report
View More Details Free ways to check your credit report to find and fix mistakes, update your information, and guard against identity theft. Available: in print, as pdf Languages: English and Spanish Cost: Free |
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Credit Discrimination is Illegal |
Credit Discrimination is Illegal
View More Details Eight warning signs of credit discrimination and what to do if you believe you've been discriminated against. Available: in print, as pdf Languages: English and Spanish Cost: Free |
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Credit Repair: How to Help Yourself |
Credit Repair: How to Help Yourself
View More Details No one can remove negative information from your credit report. Learn to recognize credit scams. Available: online, as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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Credit Reporting 101 |
Credit Reporting 101
View More Details Understanding and managing your credit report. Available: as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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Credit, ATM and Debit Cards: What to do if They're Lost or Stolen |
Credit, ATM and Debit Cards: What to do if They're Lost or Stolen
View More Details Outlines procedures for reporting loss or theft, and how to minimize your risk. Available: online, as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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Fiscal Fitness: Choosing a Credit Counselor |
Fiscal Fitness: Choosing a Credit Counselor
View More Details Credit counselors offer a variety of services that can help you put your financial life back in order. Use this guide to choose the credit counselor that is right for you. Available: online, as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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How to Dispute Credit Report Errors |
How to Dispute Credit Report Errors
View More Details How to request your free annual credit report and correct errors. Available: online, as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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New Consumer Protections for Credit Cards and Mortgages |
New Consumer Protections for Credit Cards and Mortgages
View More Details A new law going into effect in 2010 protects consumers from surprise fees, rate increases and other credit card penalties. New rules effective in 2009 and 2010 prohibit many of the unfair and deceptive mortgage lending practices that led some borrowers to unaffordable home loans. This booklet details the changes. Available: online, as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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New Credit Card Rules Effective August 22, 2010 |
New Credit Card Rules Effective August 22, 2010
View More Details More new rules from the Federal Reserve mean more new credit card protections for you. Available: online, as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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New Realities, New Directions for Credit Cardholders: 8 Ways to Avoid Pitfalls |
New Realities, New Directions for Credit Cardholders: 8 Ways to Avoid Pitfalls
View More Details The new credit card law provides valuable protections but consumers must beware to avoid new pitfalls. Learn to avoid credit limit reductions, interest rate hikes on new balances, over-the-limit fees, and more. Also includes advice for seniors about reverse mortgages. (Previous item number: 569W) Available: online Language: English Cost: Free |
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Pay Attention to Your Credit Report |
Pay Attention to Your Credit Report
View More Details Steps to get and keep a good credit score. Find out what helps and what hurts your credit score. Available: in print, as pdf Languages: English and Spanish Cost: Free |
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What You Need To Know: New Rules about Credit Decisions and Notices |
What You Need To Know: New Rules about Credit Decisions and Notices
View More Details New rules require lenders to provide new information to consumers under certain conditions. Available: online, as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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Your Credit Score |
Your Credit Score
View More Details Your credit score shows how likely you are to pay a loan on time. Learn why your credit score matters, what good and bad scores are, the elements of your FICO credit score, and how to raise your score. Available: as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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