Credit Repair - Softcover

Even consumers with a bad credit report will find reason for hope in the pages of this bestselling books. A bad credit report can almost always be improved or corrected and Credit Repair shows you how to fix your credit situation quickly and easily, explaining the necessary steps in plain English. Learn how to: · decipher a credit report · get mistakes on your credit report fixed · establish a realistic budget · get out of debt now · build a financial cushion · protect your social security number · avoid credit discrimination · get positive information added to your credit report · negotiate with creditors Credit Repair includes 30 forms and letters -- as tear-outs and on CD-ROM -- that will help you repair your credit as easily as possible. The 8th edition is completely updated and revised with the latest information and laws, and provides new information on changes in the consumer credit reporting business and identity theft issues. It also includes an explanation of sample credit reports from the major credit bureaus, plus resources to turn to for additional help.

Robin Leonard is an attorney and the author of many Nolo books including Solve Your Money Troubles. She also helped write How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples.John Lamb has been a consumer lawyer for most of his career, emphasizing credit, credit reporting, privacy automobile and landlord-tenant issues. He has advocated consumer reforms in court and in the legislature and writes frequently on consumer issues.