Gerri Detweiler

Gerri Detweiler

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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Help! I Found a Judgment on My Credit Report
Managing Debt

Help! I Found a Judgment on My Credit Report

It's scary to find out you've been sued for a debt, but didn't even know it. Here's what to do if you find a judgment on your credit report.

Gerri Detweiler

When Should You Consider Bankruptcy?
Managing Debt

When Should You Consider Bankruptcy?

When you find yourself struggling with debt, you're no doubt searching for solutions. Here are four signs you should consider bankruptcy.

Gerri Detweiler

5 Things Car Dealers Won't Tell You
Auto Loans

5 Things Car Dealers Won't Tell You

Here are five things car dealers may not tell you that can save you money on your next car purchase.

Gerri Detweiler

Debt Collectors Killing Your Credit? Here's What To Do
Managing Debt

Debt Collectors Killing Your Credit? Here's What To Do

If your credit report lists one or more collection accounts, here's how to tackle them in five steps.

Gerri Detweiler

What Happens to Your Social Security Benefits When You Die?
personal finance

What Happens to Your Social Security Benefits When You Die?

If you rely on your spouse's Social Security check to pay your bills, you need to know what happens to that money when the recipient of those benefits dies.

Gerri Detweiler

The Ultimate Guide to Credit Scores
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The Ultimate Guide to Credit Scores

The Ultimate Guide to Credit Scores

Gerri Detweiler

The 11 Most Commonly Asked Credit Questions
debt

The 11 Most Commonly Asked Credit Questions

Can your credit issuer raise your interest rate? How many credit cards should you have? We answer the 11 credit questions we get asked the most.

Gerri Detweiler

The First Thing to Do Before Buying a Car
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The First Thing to Do Before Buying a Car

A year and a half ago, I bought my first brand new car ever. So what was the first thing I did before I let my husband start dragging me to dealerships?

Gerri Detweiler

9 Ways to Get Rid of Debt Collectors
Managing Debt

9 Ways to Get Rid of Debt Collectors

Debt collectors on your back? Here are nine ways to turn the tables, get rid of debt collectors, and get back to your life.

Gerri Detweiler

The First Thing To Do Before Applying For a Credit Card
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The First Thing To Do Before Applying For a Credit Card

Before you start shopping for a credit card, there's one step you won't want to overlook: reviewing your credit reports and scores.

Gerri Detweiler