| Foreword.
Introduction.
Part I: Understanding Credit: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
Chapter 1: The ABCs of Credit.
Chapter 2: The Ins and Outs of Credit Reports.
Chapter 3: Knowing Whether You Need Help and Where to Get It.
Part II: Finding Out Where You Stand.
Chapter 4: Getting Your Hands on Your Credit Report.
Chapter 5: Making Sense of Your Credit Report.
Part III: Doing Damage Control.
Chapter 6: Cleaning Up Your Credit Report.
Chapter 7: Keeping Bad Credit from Getting Worse.
Chapter 8: Taking Charge of the Collection Process.
Chapter 9: When All Else Fails: Declaring Bankruptcy.
Part IV: Building and Maintaining Good Credit.
Chapter 10: Getting Back in Good Credit Standing.
Chapter 11: Budgeting for Your Future.
Chapter 12: Applying Credit Strategies to Anything Life Throws Your Way.
Chapter 13: Steering Clear of Identity Theft.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 14: Ten Ways to Make Your Credit Look Good.
Chapter 15: Ten Signs That You Need Professional Help with Your Credit Problems.
Chapter 16: Ten Tips for Avoiding Identity Theft.
Chapter 17: Ten Signs Your Credit May Be in Jeopardy.
Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Reduce the Damage of Identity Theft.
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Handle Financial Emergencies.
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix B: About the CD
Index.
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