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Debt Traps & How to Avoid Them
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Part of the Mind Your Finances personal finance workbook series, this easy-to-follow guide can show you how to:
- Organize your credit accounts & understand your statements.
- Understand your credit history and how it affects you, plus how to get your credit report & examine it errors.
- Wean yourself off of your credit cards.
- Live within your means by not buying what you cannot afford.
Plus, you'll learn tips on how to handle your credit accounts, like the importance of paying on time and paying more than the minimum, resisting the urge to apply for new credit, and the dangers of the balance transfer game. Don't let debt traps get the better of you--get your workbook today!
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