Gerri Detweiler

What happens when you owe a medical debt and your medical history is shared with debt collectors? Is that even legal?

Medical bill collections can come as a huge surprise, particularly if you never received a bill. But consumers are getting some leverage.

Can paying off a credit card actually hurt your credit score? Several readers tell us it has happened to them. Is that possible?

If you never got a bill, how could it get sent to collections? And can you be reported as late for a bill you never received? We asked experts.

Most victims of student loan fraud find out when they apply for a federal loan that they're denied because someone's already taken a loan out in their name.

Is there a statute of limitations on your student loan debt? Finding out the answer isn't necessarily so easy.

Is your car lease killing your budget? Here are several options to consider to get out from under unaffordable payments.

There are some changes coming to how collection accounts show up on consumers' credit reports. Here's what it could mean for you.

If you pay your balances in full, a rewards credit card can truly get you something for nothing — but are you better off going for cash or travel rewards?

Buying a home is both exciting and scary. It’s a big purchase that many homebuyers are delaying because of one thing -- their credit scores.