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Seeking more knowledge on how to manage personal finances? Looking for personal financial advice? Check out the financial library run by American Credit Counselors, Inc. We have a financial terms dictionary and glossary of financial terms. We also offer comprehensive articles on personal financial advice and a host of financial issues. Credit, debt cancellation, credit cards, interest rates, credit insurance, and secured and unsecured cards are among the article topics we have. Our library also provides resources on financial goals, how to manage personal finances, credit reports and scores, family finances and budgeting, saving money, consumer awareness, and general finance. Take full advantage of our library’s glossary of financial terms to help you get started on debt cancellation. Call American Credit Counselors, Inc., at 1-877-X-MY-DEBT (1-877-969-3328) or fax us at 1-561-886-1188 for more details on financial advice and guide to personal planning.


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Debt and Credit

Learning about debt is the first step to managing it successfully. The more you know, the better decisions you can make, so read up!
How to Play the Credit Game
Taking Charge and Leaving Debt Behind
Choosing to get out of debt
Choosing and Using Credit Cards
Credit Card Interest Rates
Credit Insurance
Negative Credit and Employment
Secured or Unsecured Cards
Take Charge of Your Credit
What is Utility Credit
Credit Repair
Pay Bills On Time
 

Financial Goals

If you don’t know where you are going, how are you going to get there? Learn how to set realistic goals and reach them. By using these tips, you can be well on your way to achieving your dreams!
Goal Setting
A Strategy For Your Goals
 

Credit reports & scores

The information on your credit report can help you or hurt you when you want to get a loan, apply for a credit card, get a job, or find a place to live. What does your credit report say about you? Find out how to understand and manage this important document.
Request a Copy of Your Credit Report
How to Dispute Credit Report Errors
Endangering Your Personal Information - Fake Credit Reports
Credit Scores
 

Family finances & budgeting

By getting your whole family involved in reaching your financial goals, you can reach them much faster! The section also has articles on how to harness the power of one of the most important financial tools – the family budget.
Making Financial Changes
Uncle Sam
Love and Finances
Individual vs. Joint Accounts
Co-signing a Loan
 

Saving $

Who doesn’t want to save money? Learn how to save on the things you use every day so you can have more for your retirement, college tuition, and other financial goals.
How to Manage Your Money
Ways to Save
Better Health
Found Money
It All Amounts To The Same Thing
 

Consumer awareness

Unfortunately, there is no shortage of people who are willing to take advantage of you. Find out here about scams, identity theft and other ways of separating you from your hard earned money.
Credit Card Fraud
Lost or Stolen - Identity Theft
Privacy - What You Don't Know
Beware of Advanced Fee Loan Scams
Billed for Merchandise You Never Received
Facts for Consumers
Fair Debt Collection
Fair Credit Billing Act
Equal Credit Opportunity
Prospective Employers and Your Credit Report
Loans and the Danger of Using Your Home As Collateral
 

General Finance

General Finance
Joining the Ranks of the Self-employed?
Lease or Purchase
Out of Work
Payday Loans
Private Mortgage Insurance
Shopping for a Home Equity Loan
Mortgage Discrimination
 

 


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