Credit

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Federal Trade Commission - Consumer Credit Center -  .

- Features an assortment of helpful articles related to credit issues.

AllAboutCreditReports.com - - Offers information on credit reports, credit repair and managing credit.

Art of Credit - - Forums covering most topics related to borrowing money and related issues.

CardRatings.com Message Board - - Two biggest forums are dedicated to credit cards, and to general credit and debt management issues. Anyone can read; registration required to post.

CBM Credit Education Foundation - - Non-profit organization assists schools, businesses and civic groups to promote financial literacy and the wise use of consumer credit. Includes educational materials and links to related sites.

Consumer Handbook to Credit Protection Laws - - Guide to shopping, applying for, and using credit, maintaining a good credit record, and complaining about an unfair deal, and discriminatory lending practices, from the Federal Reserve Board.

Credit Info Center - - Financial information on credit, credit reports, mortgages and loans.

The Credit Report Site - - Comprehensive free credit information for consumers and businesses.

The Credit Scoring Site - - Resource regarding credit score industry trends, laws and regulations.

Credit Secrets Bible - - Offers tips on bad credit, bankruptcy, loans, credit cards and resolving debt.

Credit Talk - - Money management resource by MasterCard International. Includes tools, budgeting basics, tips, articles, glossary, and student guides.

Credit Workshop - - Resource for credit issues with news, views, statistics, tips and tools.

Creditboards - - Online discussion forums covering several aspects of consumer credit.

Developing Good Credit - - Provides educational articles on how to develop credit.

Dog & Pony Shows, LLC - - Provides multi-media presentations to help college students understand how they can take control of their credit cards and finances.

Fair, Isaac and Company - - Largest provider of consumer credit scoring models used in credit approval.

Finance/Credit - - Collection of articles regarding consumer credit and financing. From the Better Business Bureau.

How Lenders Use Your Credit Score - - Credit scoring factors in income and education plus credit history. By Mary Rowlan.

MyFICO - - Offers access to FICO credit scores.

Use Credit Wisely - - Basic information for new credit users includes glossary, budgeting advice, and fraud avoidance. Citibank publication.