Cyberdebt Links

 

These are just a few of the many excellent web sites spotlighted in The Unofficial Guide to Beating Debt.

Bankruptcy

Cornell Law School, Legal Information Institute
Try a search for "bankruptcy" for some good, unbiased legal background information."

Consumer Organizations

Consumer Action
This Web site offers a vast array of multilingual information related to consumer protection topics.

National Center for Financial Education
This is a great site for tips on better spending techniques, credit file correction, credit card hints, and a money book store catalog.

Credit Bureaus

Equifax
One of the "big three" credit bureaus, with headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. This site explains what the company offers, and includes some credit and fraud FAQs, a useful glossary of credit terms, and online ordering for your credit profile.

Experian
The second of the "big three" credit bureaus (formerly TRW), with headquarters in Layton, Utah. In addition to some basic company information, this site allows you to order a copy of your credit report online, has some basic FAQs, but not much else of consumer interest.

TransUnion
The third of the "big three" credit bureaus, with headquarters in Springfield, Pennsylvania. This site provides basic company background, and a lot of helpful consumer information, including a good explanation of your credit report, fraud victim information, FAQs, and online credit report ordering. An excellent resource.

The Unofficial Guide to Beating Debt
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