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There are many ways to keep debt down and your credit score up. In Credit & Debt Management, topics include credit reports, bankruptcy, how credit cards work and new technology.
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Obringer, Lee Ann. "How Credit Reports Work." 11 July 2002. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://www.howstuffworks.com/credit-report.htm> 18 May 2008.
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Lee Ann Obringer
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Introduction to How Credit Reports Work
2.
Credit Reports Yesterday and Today
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How Credit Bureaus Get Information
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How Lenders Interpret Your Credit Report
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Access to Credit Reports
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Fixing Errors on a Credit Report
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Introduction to How Credit Reports Work
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Credit Reports Yesterday and Today
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How Credit Bureaus Get Information
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How Lenders Interpret Your Credit Report
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Access to Credit Reports
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Fixing Errors on a Credit Report
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