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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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A collection account can drag down your credit score for several years — but not always.
You May Be Able to Get Collection Accounts Off Your Credit Report Sooner Than You Think
While shopping for a home to buy, Ryan discovered through his cre... read more

February 7, 2017

Credit 101
Will a 1099-C Hurt My Credit Scores?
If you are one of the unlucky taxpayers who received a 1099-C for... read more

February 5, 2017

Taxes
How to Save Your Home from Foreclosure
Falling behind on your mortgage payments can lead to foreclosure ... read more

January 22, 2017

Mortgages
Credit or Debit? How to Choose at the Checkstand
[DISCLOSURE: Cards from our partners are mentioned below.] Paper ... read more

January 19, 2017

Credit Cards
Bankruptcy Reform: The Impact on Consumer Credit Reports
What Is the Bankruptcy Reform Act? The Bankruptcy Abuse Preventio... read more

January 19, 2017

Credit Reports
Here's how to deal with those first sleepless nights as an entrepreneur and parent of a newborn.
Got a Baby & a Small Business? Here Are a Few Ways to Avoid Sleep Deprivation
I was a self-employed consultant when I became pregnant years ago... read more

January 2, 2017

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