Maxed Out

Don't let a little thing like bad credit history get in the way of your entrepreneurial dreams.

By Paul and Sarah Edwards • Dec 1, 2002

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Q: I've always dreamed about owning a business of my own, but I feel it's only a fantasy because during the course of my life, I never had financial guidance and have destroyed my credit. Is there a way I can realize my dream?

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