Consumer credit specialist Gerri Detweiler arms readers with the tools they need to eliminate debt forever, including: - The key to good credit - How to improve your credit rating - Strategies for reducing debt - How the credit bureaus rate you - How to survive a credit crisis - How to correct credit bureau errors that can ruin your financial life - and much more... From avoiding merchandising rip-offs and bank foul-ups to battling credit card fraud, this indispensable handbook tells you everything you need to know to get out of debt and enjoy a lifetime of financial stability.