Gerri Detweiler

Sometimes the personal touch helps with business transactions. But in the case of unpaid debt, humans may prefer to deal with machines.

These six red flags that can trigger questions from the IRS, or even a full-blown tax audit.

Damaging someone else's credit is easier to do than you might think, and repairing trust can be difficult.

If you’ve reviewed your credit reports recently you’ve no doubt seen many dates -- many, many dates. And some are more important than others.

Shopping for the best deal on a vehicle loan can be smart, but some readers have had an unpleasant surprise when they checked their credit scores afterward.

While credit inquiries may affect your credit score, it's not always the case. It all depends on what kind of credit check is being done.

Is there a downside to putting a favorite image -- or even one of your own mug -- on your credit card?

It's not uncommon for people to refinance their homes, but did you know you can also refinance your car loan? Here's how to save money on your car payment.

If you’re like many of us, you need your car. But what if a debt collector is threatening to repossess it?

Seems like the rich are different than the rest of us, and it’s not just in the way they handle money. They also handle credit cards differently.