Download or read book David Scott's Guide to Managing Credit and Debt written by David Logan Scott and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2005 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why are credit records important? How can a family determine its debt limit? How much should an individual spend on a home? Readers of this instructive guide will find answers to these questions as well as other valuable information on managing credit and breaking the cycle of debt. In simple language addressed to the individual consumer, David Scott explains - how interest rates are calculated - how to choose a credit card - the various types of car loans - what to consider when financing the purchase of a home - how to negotiate with creditors