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Getting Out of Debt
  • Fair Debt Collection - About.com
    What is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and what are your rights under the law?
    credit.about.com/od/debtcollection/
  • Debt Counseling Self-Help - About.com
    See if there are ways to attack your own debt problem before seeking professional help.
    credit.about.com/od/selfhelpcounseling/
  • Mind Your Finances Debt Solutions - Credit Counseling and Debt Management
    Non-profit credit and debt counseling, personal finance and credit management educaton.
    www.Mind Your Finances.org
  • BrightScore
    Provides consumers with the information and tools they need to clearly understand and manage their consumer credit reports and scores.
    www.brightscore.com

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