Credit Card Books


Rich Dad's Advisors®: The ABC's of Getting Out of Debt: Trade Your Bad Debt for Good Debt and Your Bad Credit for Good Credit

By Garrett Sutton, Esq.- Foreword by Robert T. Kiyosaki (author of Poor Dad Rich Dad, a New York Times Best Seller for 211 weeks). From the author of the Rich Dad's Advisors books Own Your Own Corporation and How to Buy and Sell a Business comes a comprehensive guide to credit. Learn how to trade bad debt for good debt and maximize credit in this step-by-step guide. Get the details on the fastest ways to wipe out bad debt, as well as simple strategies to maximize one's credit rating. Whether trying to get out of debt, or making sure one's credit is in the best shape possible, readers will discover that this book can be worth thousands of dollars!

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Ultimate Credit

Gerri Detweiler has been helping Americans solve their credit problems for more than a decade. She is the author of The Ultimate Credit Handbook (Plume, 1993, revised 1997), which was featured in Money magazine as one of the five best new personal finance books of the year when released. She is also co-author of Slash Your Debt: Save Money & Secure Your Future (Financial Literacy Center, 1999), and Invest In Yourself: Six Secrets to a Rich Life (Wiley, October 1998), which was recommended in USA Today and Kiplingers magazine.


Live Well on Less Than You Think: The New York Times Guide to Achieving Your Financial Freedom

Fred Brock's first book entitled Retire on Less Than You Think was a big hit with consumers. His newest work, Live Well on Less Than You Think, promises to be just as popular. Mr. Brock is a former business editor and current writer for The New York Times. A must read for any consumer interested in frugal living!

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Good Credit Is Sexy

From the authors...we think you will enjoy our frank and humorous style as we explore the subject of credit, making the subject matter easy to remember and use. Its content is for everyone, not just the credit-challenged. Our book has helped hundreds of people repair their credit, get in shape for a mortgage or auto loan, or get out of debt, often paying less than what they owe. Credit repair companies charge hundreds of dollars for the same information. We give it to you for $19.95.

We teach you how to avoid being taken advantage of when you apply for:

  • A mortgage
  • A credit card
  • An auto lease
  • An auto loan
  • Debt consolidation loans
  • Debt consolidation programs

Talk Your Way Out of Credit Card Debt

Scott Bilker, author of Talk Your Way Out of Credit Card Debt, and creator of DebtSmart.com, has spent 10+ years making banks compete for his business. Now, he's sharing his personal phone calls to banks that saved more than $43,000 for himself, his family, and friends! These 52 phone calls, out of the hundreds he has made, demonstrate exactly what worked, what didn't, and why.


PAY IT DOWN: From Debt to Wealth on $10 A Day

Jean Chatzky is the editor-at-large for Money Magazine and serves as AOL's official Money Coach. She is the financial editor for NBC's Today Show and often hosts a series of money minutes, "Talking Money with Jean Chatzky", on CNBC. Jean is a columnist for Time Magazine and USA Weekend magazine and is the author of four books, including the best-seller, You Don't Have to Be Rich. In her latest book, Pay It Down! From Debt to Wealth on $10 a Day, Jean Chatzky offers practical, accessible strategies to help you find the money to pay off your bills, lower your interest rates and improve your credit score.


Your Bottom Line: Fifty Steps to Financial Footing

Rick Shaffer is the author of "Your Bottom Line: Fifty Steps To Firm Financial Footing," an easy-to-understand financial guide for people of all ages, income levels, and financial experience. Whether you?re a seasoned investor, or just starting to build your savings, this book will give you the tools and advice you need - some of which may be a surprise.

Written in the clear, "down-to-earth" style that Rick is known for, and based on over 20 years of his legal and financial expertise, this book will provide you with solidly researched financial information and useful, little-known tips that will help you substantially improve your finances. Rick is a personal finance expert and Boston area attorney and host of "The Money Show", heard on WTKK, 96.9-FM, Boston, and online via "Listen Live" on WTKK.com. Rick also publishes a website -- BestMoneyinfo.com.


Your Credit Score: How to Fix, Improve, and Protect the 3-Digit Number that Shapes Your Financial Future (2nd Edition)

In Your Credit Score, Second Edition, MSN Money personal finance journalist Liz Pulliam Weston gives you up-to-the-minute answers you can trust—and a proven action plan for building your credit, fixing it, and maintaining it, starting today. Weston has updated this national bestseller with extensive new information, including an inside look at the new VantageScore credit scoring system, “Fast Fixes” that actually work, and powerful tips for first-time borrowers.


Credit Card Nation: The Consequences of America's Addiction to Credit

Unprecedented in scope and depth of research, CREDIT CARD NATION exposes one of the most severe social and economic crises of our time—America’s escalating credit card debt. Recently, all attention has been turned to Allan Greenspan as he reacts to the slowing down of the economy. The reality is that the Bull Market has masked the economic fragility of overextended households.

Credit card debt expert Robert Manning argues that the consequences of consumer debt will severely impact the future of our economy. College students, new entrepreneurs, the elderly, minorities, women, and the middle class as well as the working poor will feel the effects most drastically. Through in-depth interviews with hundreds of consumers, Manning describes the real-life consequences of America’s indebtedness. He shows how credit card interest rates that outpace even generous increases in annual household income have cost many Americans the opportunity to take part in the recent economic upswing.


The It's a Habit! Company, Inc.

"It's a Habit!" Company, Inc. (IAHC) is a socially conscious corporation, based in Los Angeles, California. The company is dedicated to sharing two empowering life messages with children, families and educators as often as possible and in as many different forms as possible: (1) Saving is a Habit! (2) From every dollar save a dime! The company produces its own music and books geared toward educating elementary school children about money issues.


Good Debt, Bad Debt

Ever had the sudden realization that you'd be much further ahead in life and free, if not for the debt and obligations that you've collected along the way? Ever thought about the fact that if you saved just 5 or 10 percent of the amount that's has passed through your hands, you'd be sitting on a fortune? If so, you're ready to learn. Good Debt, Bad Debt by Jon Hanson is the teacher you wish had for Debtology 101. Read it. You'll weep less.


Quarterlife Crisis

Quarterlife Crisis: the Unique Challenges of Life in Your Twenties, by Alexandra Robbins and Abby Wilner (Tarcher/Putnam May 2001) is the first book of its kind to explore this significant and previously unrecognized transition. By reading the stories of over 100 others like them, twentysomethings will realize they are not alone in feeling unsettled, stressed, anxious, and all too often, depressed. These rich, inspirational stories come from a wide range of backgrounds and explore the multitude of career paths and outcomes out there.

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Real U Guide™ to Bank Accounts & Credit Cards

This useful guide written by , the Real U Guide™ to Bank Accounts & Credit Cards, covers everything you need to know to open your first checking account, apply for your first credit cards, and handle both so that there’s still some money left in your wallet at the end of the month. Towards that end, the guide is affordably price — just $6.95!

About the Author: Ilyce R. Glink is an award-winning, nationally-syndicated columnist, television reporter and radio talk show host who specializes in real estate and personal finance. She has appeared on Oprah, the Today Show, CNN and CNBC. The author of numerous books, including the best-selling 50 Simple Things You Can Do To Improve Your Personal Finances, she lives and banks near Chicago.


CashCow Kids™: The Guide To Financial Freedom At Any Age!

Through a myriad of real-life examples and humorous tales, CashCow Kids™ shows you how to find innovative ways to give your kids a sound financial foundation. From pre-school to college years, this book is filled with practical ideas that actually work! This is an essential resource book for every parent.

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Credit Card Insider Tips

People are saving are saving hundreds, and even thousands of dollars using the very specific, very detailed tips and directions revealed in this free E-book by Cindy Morris. Cindy is a Certified Financial Recovery Counselor and a Certified Credit Report Reviewer.

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Balance Transfer Magic

Drowning in credit card debt? Struggling just to make minimum payments? Feeling trapped? Author Lawrence D. Goldberg's ebook Balance Transfer Magic may be just the solution you are looking for. This ebook provides step by step practical methods that give you the tools and show you how to take control of your debt.

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Credit Scores & Credit Reports

This book by Evan Hendricks, the founder of the "Privacy Times" newsletter, explains why many consumers already are entitled to a free credit report, and why it’s better to get their reports now, rather than wait until a new federal law takes effect next year. It sheds light on use of credit scores and credit reports by auto and homeowner insurance companies. It shows how lawsuits have been filed over some debt collectors’ credit reporting tactics. It details the ongoing problems with credit repair clinics. The book describes how qualified, professional help is available, but that virtually nobody knows where to find it. Finally, it educates readers as to their rights to accuracy and privacy in their credit reports.

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"Living Within Your Means - The Easy Way"

A guide that contains practical debt reduction tips and tips on budgeting. This ebook teaches a simple system that makes it easy to manage your personal finances and, once it's setup, you only need to spend a little of your time on payday to make it work. The author of this ebook is Terry Rigg, the editor of The Budget Stretcher website.


Credit Card Debt: Reduce Your Debt in Three Easy Steps

Credit Card Debt... is ideal for those who have several credit cards and want to reduce the financial burden of their debt. This book will help you organize and manage your debt, as well as provide different tactics to reduce the interest rate and other common fees charged by credit card issuers.

For $4.79, Credit Card Debt... is definitely worth the investment for anyone who wants to get out of credit card debt! Hats off to the author, Alexander Daskaloff.


EVIL MONEY- EVIL CREDIT

Author Alton Jones educates the reader - in an easy-to-read and concise manner - the perils of personal finance and life skills mismanagement from his own experience. He explains the importance of building and maintaining good credit and provides clear guidelines to dramatically enhance individual credit performance.

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