{"product_id":"master-your-debt-9780470484241","title":"Master Your Debt","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrategies and tools to live debt free\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe world of borrowing and debt management has changed dramatically, leaving people confused about how best to secure their financial future. This book is the only guide with detailed advice to help you become debt free or master the debt you have, based on the latest laws and new government programs and policies implemented under the Obama administration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs the information and advice on debt management different than in years past? Definitely. In this savvy, engaging guide, bestselling financial expert Jordan Goodman will tell you how to\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWin the mortgage game: avoid foreclosure, obtain the best refi, and modify your mortgage even if it is under water\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClean up your credit report and dramatically boost your credit score\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNegotiate new terms and payments for burdensome medical bills, student loans, and credit cards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProtect yourself from the devastation of identity theft\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGoodman (\u003ci\u003eEveryone's Money Book\u003c\/i\u003e), former Wall Street correspondent for \u003ci\u003eMoney\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, offers a lifeline to Americans drowning in debt—with attention to explaining the new rules that the government has put in place since unveiling its stimulus package, including new borrowing guidelines by banks and new policies to avoid mortgage foreclosures. After a brief sketch of the origins of the credit crisis, the author provides a way to determine just how much debt one is in and shares tips on negotiating various payments. Addressing refinancing and paying off mortgages, avoiding identity fraud, selecting the right car deals and student loans, and surviving bankruptcy, the book covers virtually all the debt bases with hard-hitting advice. Goodman offers a detailed appendix with contact information for further reading as well as various resources to empower readers and help them regain their financial footing. \u003ci\u003e(Feb.)\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, December 21st, 2009)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction Master or Victim? You Decide ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 How Did We Get Here? And Where Are We? 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Find Out Where You Stand 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Other People Are Grading You, Too 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Avoiding a Modern-Day Identity Crisis 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Win the New Mortgage Game 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Mortgage Free in Five to Seven Years 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Credit Cards: Just Because It’s Called MasterCard Doesn’t Mean It’s the Boss of You 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Car Deals: Making Sure You’re in the Driver’s Seat 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 An Education in College Costs 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Don’t Let Bad Luck Derail Your Finances 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Surviving Bankruptcy 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Debt Strategies for Every Age 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Permanent Mastery, Going Forward 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix Resources 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 205\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402341491031,"sku":"9780470484241","price":17.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470484241.jpg?v=1730480121","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/master-your-debt-9780470484241","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}