Gerri Detweiler

Have you ever wondered about 0% auto financing? While interest-free financing isn’t always easy to get, even if you do qualify, you may not want it.

Credit report negative information can hurt your scores, and that can cost you money. But there are sometimes ways to get that black mark off your record.

If you can’t pay a debt, you may be tempted to turn a blind eye until you can figure something out. But what happens if you try to ignore a debt collector?

Quick question: On a $20,000, 60-month auto loan, about how much more would a borrower with a low credit score pay than a borrower with a high score?

After a series of financial setbacks, Eddie’s income is on the upswing. But that doesn’t seem to be helping his credit scores one bit. Why not?

OK, so you accidentally used the wrong Social Security number to get credit. Don't panic! Here's how to fix it.

We've received many questions about what landlords can and cannot do to a renter's credit. So what can you do to protect your credit as a renter?

When you're looking for a home, your mind may not be on your credit score, but it should be. Here's how much a bad credit score can cost you on a mortgage.

Have your auto or homeowner insurance rates been creeping up? If so, you may have been “POed” by your insurer.

Now parents have a new worry: Child identity theft. Here's when and why your child's credit history should be checked.