Recommended Reading on Credit Scores
Here is some interesting “Credit Score” information , just for Canadians: The Canadian Credit Repair Ebook
You can get Part 1 of the Ebook for free. Part Two … which is the part you REALLY NEED will cost you $20.00. It will save you a whole lot more than that, so it’s a pretty good investment.
How to read, analyze and dispute your Equifax credit report is a good article to read. It is American, but has information that pertains to your Canadian Credit Score.
Your Credit Score, Your Money & What’s at Stake By Liz Pulliam Weston
This is a great book to read BEFORE you need to use your credit score. It is American, but much of it applies to Canadians as well. If you are thinking about buying a home some time in the future, get your credit score right away and make sure it is squeaky clean before you need it.
IF you have, or think you might have a credit score challenge, get this book and start working on improving your Credit Score ASAP … it takes time to repair your credit score if you have a problem, so the sooner you start, the better.
Here is a synopsis of the chapters in the book.
1 – Why Your Credit Score Matters
2 – How Credit Scoring Works
3 – VantageScore – A Revolution or Just More of the Same?
4 – Improving Your Score – The Right Way
5 – Credit-Scoring Myths
6 – Coping with a Credit Crisis
7 – Rebuilding Your Score After a Credit Disaster
8 – Identify Theft and Your Credit
9 – Emergency! Fixing Your Credit Score Fast
10 – Insurance and Your Credit Score
11 – Keeping Your Score Healthy
