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PREPARING KIDS FOR CREDIT, STUDENT ISSUES
Kids, Money, and Credit
College and Credit Cards, Student Credit Cards
How to Pay for College: Financial Aid information

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The Truth About Debt Consolidation Programs
Credit & Divorce
Child Support & Deadbeat Dads
Choosing the Right Credit Card for You
Personal Bankruptcy Explained
If You Have Been Treated Unfairly By a Creditor

SCAMS!
Debt Consolidation Scams
Debt Elimination Scams
Debt Settlement Scams
Christian Credit Scams
Predatory Lenders
Identity Theft

BUYING A HOME
Tips for 1st Time Home Buyers
What to do if You've been Denied
Credit & Home Buying
Negotiating a Home

NEGOTIATING AND REPAIRING CREDIT
Negotiating Debt With Your Creditors
Your Rights Regarding Debt Collection
Free Credit Repair: How to Clean Up Your Own Credit
Easy Steps to Building or Re-establishing Good Credit
Disputing Mistakes on Credit Card Statements

CREDIT REPORT INFORMATION, CREDIT SCORE INFORMATION
How to Get Your Credit Reports
How Long Do Entries Stay on My Credit Report?
How to Read Credit Reports
Credit Score, FICO Score Explained
Innovis: The Fourth Credit Bureau

LEGAL INFORMATION
Federal Law Concerning Credit

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DISCLAIMER








DISCLAIMER

The information that I have presented on this website has been gathered by my extensive experience as a Certified Credit Counselor and working with people to get their debts and lives under control for 10 years as well as public information from organizations such as The Federal Trade Commission, The IRS, the FICO Company and Cardratings.com . I give you this information with the best of intentions with only a desire to help.

Now here is my disclaimer, I truly do wish that this was not necessary because my intentions here are only good but necessary it is.

All information provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only and is in no way intended to be legal advice. I am not an attorney and you need to be aware that the laws differ from state to state so if you need legal help I advise you to see an attorney in your area.

Referrals for help made to outside Debt Management and Credit Counseling companies are made to companies who I believe have a proven track record of working with creditors to help clients to get out of debt and better their lives. I do not specifically or personally endorse any companies. I will not be held responsible for any action taken by any creditor toward any client of any Debt Management, Debt Consolidation or Credit Counseling company.

I cannot control the actions or motives displayed by any other person including people seeking help or counseling personnel therefore I will not be held responsible for the actions or motives of these individuals.

I always recommend trying to work out your credit related issues on your own before consulting with outside sources. This site is full of all kinds of information and resources for you to do just that.

I would like to say for the record that if you chose a Debt Management program that it is very important that you are extremely honest and cooperative with the company that you begin working with. If you do not return your paperwork in a timely fashion or provide the Debt Management Company with honest information the program will not work for you. You must trust your counselor. The counselors who work for these companies are trained professionals and their goal is to make this work for you. Help them to help you.

I am not actively working as a credit counselor at this time. I consider myself retired at least for the time being as I am pursuing other interests right now.

I believe and know from experience that in order to improve ones situation no matter what the goal or endeavor may be requires honesty, determination, open mindedness and a spirit of cooperation. A good attitude and friendly disposition are also necessary assets and unfortunately some people in this world will always try to blame others and make trouble for people who are trying to do good work. There is no need for you to try to sue me for something because I am not rich.

I give you this information with great happiness and I wish you all the very best. I am very proud of my work here and I feel confident that I will be able to help a lot of people. If you feel the need to make trouble don't bother doing it here because I am in no way responsible for you or your situation in the past, in the present or in the future.

Peace.



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