Gerri Detweiler

While most of us would prefer to get fewer bills, not getting a bill for something you owe can be costly.

Could Paying Off Your Mortgage Hurt Your Credit?

A new report found that 56% of consumers have subprime credit scores, leaving many without access to the best interest rates on credit.

Can a debt collector discuss an old debt with your spouse, even if the spouse wasn't responsible for it and you accumulated it before you were married?

If you haven't saved or it, an engagement ring might be prohibitively expensive. If you don't want to wait until you can pay cash, you still have options.

You get the bad news that you've been turned down for a credit card, but what can you do next?

Here are four habits that, if you practice them, can help you get in better physical and financial shape.

As vehicle prices have risen, it has become increasingly difficult to come up with a 20% down payment for a car. So how much money down do you really need?

Consumers who wouldn’t dream of leaving a store with an item without paying for it, but they may be unintentionally shoplifting online.

Your insurer is likely to ask a lot of questions before issuing a policy, and your answers will be checked. So what do they know, anyway?