Scratching the surface. A brief and not too boring history of credit ; Consumer protections ; The credit reporting trail
Getting prepared. The practical ; The mental ; It's time to turn your credit around
The credit report. Single vs. Tri-Merge credit reports ; Accuracy by region ; Introducing : Barry Borrower ; Getting your credit reports
The credit score. Anatomy of a score ; What scores like and don't like
Checking and correcting your credit report. Checking your credit report ; The dispute process ; Fraud alerts, credit freezes, and consumer statements
Improving your credit score. Credit improvement tips ; A word on ChexSystems
Managing debt. Credit card debt is the costliest debt ; Debt management tips ; Debt solutions ; Your rights ; A word on student loans ; Why deferment is preferable to forbearance
Credit and your life. Credit and your home ; Credit and entrepreneurs ; Credit and services ; Credit and employment ; Credit and love
Practice makes habit. Positive credit and money behaviors ; The latest and greatest apps and tools ; Endnotes.