Gerri Detweiler

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Gerri Detweiler focuses on helping people understand their credit and debt, and writes about those issues, as well as financial legislation, budgeting, debt recovery and savings strategies. She is also the co-author of Debt Collection Answers: How to Use Debt Collection Laws to Protect Your Rights, and Reduce Stress: Real-Life Solutions for Solving Your Credit Crisis as well as host of TalkCreditRadio.com.

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3 Times It’s Crucial to Monitor Your Credit
You’ve heard the standard advice: check your credit reports... read more

December 6, 2012

Credit Score

How to Get Rewarded for Your Holiday Spending
How to Get Rewarded for Your Holiday Spending
[UPDATE: Some offers mentioned below have expired and/or are no l... read more

December 4, 2012

Credit Cards

Five Things You Should Make Instead of Buy
5 Things You Should Make Instead of Buy
The idea of making more of my own cleaning supplies and personal ... read more

November 28, 2012

Personal Finance

5 Things You Need to Know Before Giving to Charity
5 Things You Need to Know Before Giving to Charity
Is giving on your mind this time of year? Not only are many of us... read more

November 26, 2012

Personal Finance

Why Prepaid Cards are NOT Gift Cards
Why Prepaid Cards are NOT Gift Cards
Although it may not feel like a very personal gift, you probably ... read more

November 14, 2012

Personal Finance

11 Tips to Rebuild Credit
11 Tips to Rebuild Your Credit
Looking for tips to build your credit? Here’s a slew of the... read more

November 12, 2012

Credit Score