Excellent publications
are available from the Federal Trade Commission, Public Reference,
6th and Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580, or call 1-202-326-2222.
Brochures include "Credit Problems" and "Women and Credit Histories."
Detweiler, G. (1993).
The ultimate credit handbook: How to double your credit, cut your
debt, and have a lifetime of great credit. New York: Plume.
Leonard, R. (1995).Money
troubles: Legal strategies to cope with your debts. Berkeley, CA:
Nolo Press.
Detweiler, G. (1992).
New study: Seven credit card "secrets" can boost real card rates
to 30 percent or more. Salem, VA: Bankcard Holders of America.
A consumer education
program. (1993). New York: American Express Company, Office of Public
Responsibility.
Garman, E. T.,
& Forgue, R. E. (1994). Personal finance. Boston: Houghton Mifflin
Company.
Taylor, S., & Stiles,
S. (1994). Take control of your finances: How do you use credit?
Urbana: University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service.
Understanding
credit card grace periods. (1994). Fact sheet. New York: American
Express Company.
Your credit:
A compete guide. PF4164 (1993). Washington, D.C: AARP.
