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Book Description

Borrowing from Peter to pay Paul?

The American economy is dragging, with unemployment rates rising and consumer debt hitting $2.5 trillion. Many people are in deep and need help. Here, a Certified Financial Planner explains the mathematics of debt; strategies to deal with credit card, mortgage, student, and other loans; why debt consolidation and taking loans from a 401(k) can lead to problems; truths about bankruptcy; and how to use debt while eliminating it.

- Includes essential resources and websites, sample letters and forms, loan forgiveness programs, bankruptcy resources

- Author a Certified Financial Planner

- Covers every kind of debt, mortgages to credit cards to student loans

- National credit card debt is growing exponentially

Table of Contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Dedication
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Introduction
  5. Acknowledgements
  6. Part 1 - How Debt Works
    1. Chapter 1 - Where Debt Comes From
    2. Chapter 2 - Long-Term Debt
    3. chapter 3 - Short-Term Debt
    4. Chapter 4 - The Math of Debt
    5. Chapter 5 - Denial, Acceptance, and Action
    6. Chapter 6 - Sticking to Your Plan
  7. Part 2 - Your Debt Reduction Plan
    1. Chapter 7 - Controlling Your Cash Flow
    2. Chapter 8 - How to Make a Budget
    3. Chapter 9 - Spending Plans: The Key to Beating Debt
    4. Chapter 10 - Expect the Unexpected
    5. Chapter 11 - Getting Your Debt Organized
    6. Chapter 12 - Creating a Payment Strategy
  8. Part 3 - Debt-Specific Strategies
    1. Chapter 13 - Credit Card Strategies
    2. Chapter 14 - Mortgage Strategies
    3. Chapter 15 - Student Loan Strategies
    4. Chapter 16 - Strategies for Other Types of Debt
    5. Chapter 17 - Strategies That Can Backfire
    6. Chapter 18 - Bankruptcy
  9. Part 4 - Protecting Yourself
    1. Chapter 19 - Getting Your Creditors Off Your Back
    2. Chapter 20 - Salvaging Your Credit Score
    3. Chapter 21 - Guarding Against Identity Theft
    4. Chapter 22 - Avoiding Scams and Rip-Offs
  10. Part 5 - Part 5 Life After Debt
    1. Chapter 23 - You and Debt: Is It Really Over?
    2. Chapter 24 - Tools and Tips for Staying Out of Debt
    3. Chapter 25 - Passing Along Good Money Skills
  11. Appendix A - Glossary
  12. Appendix B - Sample Letters
  13. Appendix C - Resources
  14. Appendix D - Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
  15. Index
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