The Everything Improve Your Credit Book teaches you about the importance of good credit and how it affects your life. Author Justin Pritchard, M.B.A., the About.com Guide to Banking and Loans, demystifies the often intimidating world of credit, with practical guidance on how to improve credit history and increase your credit score. With tips on avoiding common mistakes that reduce credit scores and ways to improve bad credit, this easy-to-use guide provides you with valuable information on: The anatomy of a credit report; How the credit system works and what credit scores mean; Bad credit habits to avoid; How a good credit score will save you money (and how a bad score can cost a lot of money); How to get your free credit report (and when you should pay for one); and how to correct mistakes in your report. Packed with sensible, real-world advice, The Everything Improve Your Credit Book helps you to take control of your finances, save money, and build enough good credit for a lifetime!