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Calculators and decision tools

•	FICO score estimator
•	The true cost of paying the minimum
•	Debt pay off calculator

Terms to know

•	Credit scoring and credit report glossary

Work sheets

•	Form letter for fixing credit report mistakes
•	Checklist to fix credit report mistakes
•	Do-it-yourself credit repair checklist
•	Keep track of your debt
•	Monthly financial calendar
•	No more late fees work sheet
•	Free credit reports and credit reporting agencies
•	Cancel a credit card without dinging your score
•	Form letter to cancel a credit card account
•	Form for name change request on credit report

Credit Score Basics

•	What is a credit score?
•	Checking your credit reports
•	How to read a credit report
•	Fixing mistakes on your credit report
•	The high cost of ignoring your bills

Outside resources


Federal government resources
•	Federal Trade Commission: Credit scoring
•	FTC's Web site on credit
•	FTC's Web site on identity theft
•	Credit repair: Self help may be best
•	Choosing a debt counselor
•	U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission Mymoney.gov
•	Your credit report: What it says about you
•	How to establish, use and protect your credit
•	Your credit rights: How the law protects you

Other outside resources

•	National Association of Consumer Advocates
•	Annualcreditreport.com
•	Opt out of pre-screened credit offers
•	The National Foundation for Credit Counseling
•	American Consumer Credit Counseling

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Posted: June 18, 2007