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Advertisements Promising Debt Relief May Be Offering Bankruptcy (Separate Website)
Tips about ads that promise debt relief.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Building a Better Credit Report This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

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(Separate Website)
Information on how to improve credit and tips on dealing with debt and credit-related scams.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Get Smart About Credit This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)
A guide to understanding how much debt is too much debt.
By: Montana State University Extension

Credit Cards
Information on Credit Card fees and interest rates. Tips on how to keep from sinking into deep Credit Card debt.
By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

Weird Stuff That Hurts Your Credit (Separate Website)
Odd things that ding your credit score.
By: MSN Money

Bankruptcy Clinics
Information aboout MLSA Bankruptcy Clinics and how they can help you with your debts.
By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

Using Credit Wisely After Bankruptcy This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

Information on using credit and credit cards wisely after filing for bankruptcy. Tips on credit problems to watch out for.
By: National Consumer Law Center (NCLC)

Rebuilding and Repairing Your Credit History This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

Information on how to rebuild and repair your credit history.
By: Consumer Rights for Domestic Violence Survivors Initiative (CRDVSI)

Prioritizing Your Expenses This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

16 ways to help you get your debt under control.
By: Consumer Rights for Domestic Violence Survivors Initiative (CRDVSI)

Do I have to pay our credit card if my ex-spouse did not make the payments?
Information about paying credit card debt if your ex-spouse does not pay.
By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)


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