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Credit
Covers how to establish credit, shop for credit, use credit wisely, read credit reports, understand credit scoring and solve debt problems.
Contact your local Family Resources Management Agent who can provide programs, publications, or other resources on a variety of topics.
Credit: American Dream or Nightmare - Credit is a privilege that can make dreams come true. It also can be a nightmare if it is not used wisely. Take the time now to learn how to make credit work for you.
Video, 9 minutes
English - http://msucares.com/frm/video/credit.html
Spanish - http://msucares.com/espanol/dream.html
Publication
English - P 2399
- How to Get Out of Debt - P1737
- Credit Control - P1877
- Money Traps that Keep You Broke - P2432
- Credit Scoring - P2372
- When Your Income Drops - P1618
Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise Publications and Videos
Issue 6: Establishing Credit
Issue 7: Using Credit Wisely
Issue 8: Solving Credit Problems
Lesson 6: Establishing Credit (video)
Lesson 7: Using Credit Wisely (video)
Lesson 8: Debt (video)
Other Videos
Credit Counseling
Mortgage Foreclosure
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