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    Credit Repair Kit for Dummies
    Credit Repair Kit for Dummies
    Credit Repair Kit for Dummies
    Audiobook (abridged)3 hours

    Credit Repair Kit for Dummies

    Written by Steve Bucci

    Narrated by Brett Barry

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    Avoid bankruptcy, foreclosure, and identity theft

    All the tools you need to build, rebuild, and maintain great credit

    Need to clean up your credit? This up-to-date resource is packed with action plans for repairing a bad report, paying down debt, and repairing a bad credit report. You'll discover how to dispute inaccurate information, communicate with collectors and creditors, set financial goals, and build a good credit history. You'll also see how to avoid scams—and take action if you're victimized.

    Discover how to:

    • Obtain and maintain your credit report

    • Build new, strong credit

    • Handle annoying collection calls

    • Locate credit counseling

    • Manage your finances wisely
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperAudio
    Release dateSep 23, 2008
    ISBN9780061707339
    Author

    Steve Bucci

    Steve Bucci is the President of Money Management International and a nationally syndicated columnist for the financial mega-site Bankrate.

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