There is some very good refrence material out there to hlp you better understand and build you credit and grow your finances. Here is a list of recomend reading materials:

Richest Man in Babylon
Automatic Millionaire
Smart Couples Finish Rich / David Bach
The New Rules of Retirement / Robert Carlson
Start Late, Finish Rich / David Bach
The Millionaire Next Door

Investing and Finances for Women
Smart Woman Finish Rich / David Bach
Complete Idiots Guide to Investing for Woman / Sander, Boutin & Brown

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Prosper Articles
	Loan Listings Tips & Tricks A must read for borrowers, here are several guidelines that will help your loan fund at the best rate the marketplace can offer.
	Apple User Group Information Page A in-depth look at what the Apple User Group offers borrowers and lenders in the Prosper marketplace.
	Understanding Your FICO Score See what is comprised of your FICO Score and how if affects what credit grade you are assigned, and the interest rate you will be-able to get a loan for.
	Improve Your FICO Score Some basic tips on how to improve your FICO score and get better interest rates.
	The Lenders Prospective Borrowers wanting to understand more about how lenders view you loan, some factors used by lenders to determine if, how much and at what rate they will bid on your loan.
-	Going Interest Rates On Prosper Before composing a loan listing see what the going interest rates are on Prosper for your credit score.