University of Illinois Extension

Give yourself a credit checkup

How much is too much?

Get back to 20 percent or less

Can I repair my credit?

How to reestablish credit

If you can't pay all your bills each month

For further reading/ References

 

 

 

Several excellent publications are available from the Federal Trade Commission, Public Reference, 6th and Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580, or call 1-202-326-2222. Brochures include "Building a Better Credit Record," "Credit Billing Blues," and "Scoring for Credit."

The Debt Zapper program from the Bank Card Holders of America, 524 Branch Drive, Salem ,VA, 24153, prepares a personalized pay-off schedule to help pay off credit cards in the fastest, least expensive way possible. Cost is $15.

Detweiler, G. (1993). The ultimate credit handbook. New York: Plume.

Hayden, R. L. (1992). How to turn your money life around: The money book for women. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications.

Kaye, Y. (1991). Credit, cash and co-dependency. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications.

Lang, R. (1992). The debt reduction book. Richmond, VA: Financial Marketing Associates. Leonard, R. (1995). Money troubles: Legal strategies to cope with your debts. Berkeley, CA: Nolo Press.

Wesson, C. (1991). Women who shop too much: Overcoming the urge to splurge. New York: St. Martin's Press.

Blyskal, J., & Editors of Consumer Reports Books. (1992). Consumer Reports Money Book. Yonkers, NY: Consumers Union of the United States, Inc.

 


 

 

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