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   Consumer Handbook to Credit Protection Laws (Separate Website)
This handbook explains how the consumer credit laws can help you shop for credit, apply for it, maintain your credit standing, and, if need be, complain about an unfair deal.
By: Federal Reserve Board
  
   
   Debt & Bankruptcy Information (Separate Website)
Debt and bankruptcy legal information on credit repair, credit rating, getting out of debt, student loans and budgets.
By: Nolo Plain English Law Centers
  
   
   Federal Reserve Board Consumer Issues (Separate Website)
Find answers to questions: What can I do if I have a problem with a bank? Where can I get information about credit cards and credit card interest rates? ...
By: Federal Reserve Board
  
   
   The Truth About Credit Reports And Credit Repair Companies (Separate Website)
Find answers to these questions: "What is a credit report? What kinds of information can be included in my report? Who can see my credit report? What can I do on my own to get and keep good credit? Should I use a credit repair company for help? How do I order a report? What should I look for in my report? Will this solve all of my credit problems?"
By: National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
  
   
 
   
 
 
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