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019    1194954550 
020    9781592576906|q(alk. paper) 
020    1592576907|q(alk. paper) 
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100 1  Epstein, Lita. 
245 14 The complete idiot's guide to improving your credit score 
       /|cby Lita Epstein. 
246 30 Improving your credit score 
260    Indianapolis, IN :|bAlpha Books,|c©2007. 
300    xvi, 202 pages :|billustrations ;|c23 cm 
336    text|btxt|2rdacontent 
337    unmediated|bn|2rdamedia 
338    volume|bnc|2rdacarrier 
500    Includes index. 
505 0  Why you should care about your credit score -- The who, 
       what, when, where, why, and how of credit reporting 
       agencies -- Getting to know your credit report -- Dealing 
       with report errors -- Busting the credit score myths -- 
       Setting up your score -- Paying your bills on time -- 
       Reducing your debt -- Staying credit worthy -- Insurance 
       and your credit score -- Fixing your score before applying
       for credit -- Dealing with a credit crisis -- Seeking help
       from credit counselors -- Considering bankruptcy -- 
       Rebuilding your credit score after the crisis -- Avoiding 
       credit score scams -- Protecting your credit identity -- 
       Knowing your credit rights -- Glossary. 
520 0  You're no idiot, of course. You know that your FICO score-
       the three-digit number that represents your credit rating-
       determines whether you can get a loan and at what interest
       rate. But you're not sure how to give it a boost so you 
       can become the borrower every lender wants to do business 
       with. The Complete Idiot's Guide[Registered] to Improving 
       Your Credit Score will show you exactly how you can raise 
       your credit rating, even if you're having financial 
       difficulties. In it you get: FICO fundamentals, including 
       how and where to find your score, what it means, and how 
       it affects your financial life. A clear understanding of 
       what can adversely affect your score-late payments, credit
       card balances, and more. Tips and tricks for boosting your
       score before you apply for credit. Strategies for avoiding
       (or repairing) identity theft, credit scams, and other 
       problems that can ruin your standing. Get your credit 
       where it's due. Discover your credit rights. Know how 
       credit agencies operate. Learn how to get through a low-
       score crisis-and how to rebuild your credit. Understand 
       the connection between your debt and your credit score. 
       Discover the link between your credit score and your 
       insurance score. Know when to consult a credit counselor. 
       Book jacket. 
650  0 Credit scoring systems|zUnited States. 
650  0 Consumer credit|zUnited States. 
650  0 Credit ratings|zUnited States. 
650  7 Consumer credit.|2fast|0(OCoLC)fst00876277 
650  7 Credit ratings.|2fast|0(OCoLC)fst00882591 
650  7 Credit scoring systems.|2fast|0(OCoLC)fst00882597 
651  7 United States.|2fast|0(OCoLC)fst01204155 
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