Getting Out of Debt For Dummies

Steven Bucci

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For Dummies
16 May 2024

Personal finance

Get out and stay out of debt the smart and easy way

This is a clear and simple guide to getting out from under credit card debt, student loan debt, and all other forms of owing people money. With simple changes and smart decisions, you can start today and enjoy financial stability moving forward. This book covers everything you need to know to take the sting out of those monthly repayments, offering strategies for coping with personal loans, car loans, mortgages, home equity loans, and beyond. Getting Out of Debt For Dummies will help you prioritize and consolidate debt, so you can pay off the most pressing bills first and reduce the number of debtors coming after you. You'll also get pro tips for using credit cards responsibly, building up your credit score, and avoiding debt-generating traps when you make purchases. Getting out of debt doesn't have to be overwhelming. Let this Dummies guide help you quickly and easily repair your finances.

Understand the different types of debt, including good and bad debt Develop a strategy for managing student loans and getting on a repayment plan Know what you're signing up for when you use credit cards and pay-later platforms Negotiate with collection agencies, the IRS, and angry creditors Design a realistic and painless payback schedule—even for serious debt

For the millions who have substantial debt and want to turn their financial situation around, Getting Out of Debt For Dummies offers hope and a straightforward way forward.

By: Steven Bucci
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 224mm, Width: 147mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 386g
ISBN: 9781394250332
ISBN 10: 1394250339
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 16 May 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Getting Out of Debt 5 Chapter 1: Eliminating Debt: The Basics 7 Chapter 2: Facing Financial Facts 33 Chapter 3: Breaking Down the Parts of a Budget 45 Chapter 4: Creating a New Budget 61 Chapter 5: Spending Less and Saving More 85 Part 2: Making Sense of Credit Reporting and Scoring 101 Chapter 6: Discovering How Credit Reporting Works 103 Chapter 7: Understanding Credit Reports and Scores 123 Chapter 8: Monitoring Your Credit Reports and Scores 155 Part 3: Taking Action on High Debt and Bad Credit 169 Chapter 9: Getting the Best Help for Bad Credit for Free 171 Chapter 10: Coping with Debt Collection 185 Chapter 11: Reducing Credit Damage in a Crisis 215 Part 4: Successfully Managing Your Debt and Credit for Life 243 Chapter 12: Starting or Restarting Your Credit in Real Life 245 Chapter 13: Putting Yourself in Control of Your Credit 263 Part 5: The Part of Tens 273 Chapter 14: Ten Debt Don’ts 275 Chapter 15: Ten Ways to Deal with a Mortgage Meltdown 281 Chapter 16: Ten Strategies for Dealing with Student Loans 293 Index 305

Steven Bucci has been helping people master personal finance issues for 20 years. He authors a popular weekly personal finance column for the financial mega-site Bankrate. Steve is also a personal credit coach, speaker, and expert witness. Steve was formerly president of the Money Management International Financial Education Foundation.

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Getting Out of Debt For Dummies

Steven Bucci

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