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Credit Cents

BUL-0841

BY Marilyn Bischoff, Marsha Lockard, Barbara D. Petty

February 1, 2007

A set of 11 fact sheets explains how credit works and how to avoid debilitating debt. Topics cover choosing loans and credit cards, building and repairing credit history, understanding credit scores and credit reports, getting out of debt, finding credit and debt help, and avoiding identity theft or taking action when identity thieves strike. Also included is a glossary of terms.

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