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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Can a Bank Revoke a Loan on a Car After I Signed the Contract?
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Can a Bank Revoke a Loan on a Car After I Signed the Contract?

Ivory bought a car at a dealership and drove it home. Fifteen days later, she received a letter saying that the loan had been denied. Here's her story.

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Six Credit Card Strategies For Smart Shoppers
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Six Credit Card Strategies For Smart Shoppers

While credit cards may seem risky, they also provide a lot of benefits. Learn how to maximize your credit through these credit card strategies.

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What Happens If I Never Pay an Old Debt?
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What Happens If I Never Pay an Old Debt?

Maybe you can’t pay. Or maybe you won’t pay. Either way you have an old debt hanging out there. What if you do nothing about it?

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Six Credit Card Strategies For Smart Shoppers
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Six Credit Card Strategies For Smart Shoppers

While credit cards may seem risky, they also provide a lot of benefits. Learn how to maximize your credit through these credit card strategies.

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How to Improve Your Credit: Credit Inquiries
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How to Improve Your Credit: Credit Inquiries

What's a hard inquiry, and how does it impact your credit score? Each time you apply for credit, an inquiry appears on your credit report. Learn about credit inquiries and how they can affect your cre

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Can a Debt Collector Get Into My Bank Account?
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Can a Debt Collector Get Into My Bank Account?

Can a creditor or debt collector seize money from your bank account if you can’t pay your debt? Can you open a bank account that creditors can't access? The answer: It all depends.

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How to Check Your Credit Report for Identity theft
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How to Check Your Credit Report for Identity theft

Read about the most common identity fraud red flags, and learn how to check your credit report for identity theft with ExtraCredit.

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Can Debt Collectors Follow You to Another Country?
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Can Debt Collectors Follow You to Another Country?

Can debt collectors follow you to another country? Learn more about what happens to your debt when you move to another country.

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What Is a 1099-C Cancellation of Debt Form and How Does it Impact Your Taxes?
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What Is a 1099-C Cancellation of Debt Form and How Does it Impact Your Taxes?

You might owe taxes if someone forgives a debt you owe. Find out more about cancellation of debt and what to do if you receive a 1099-C form.

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How to Improve Your Payment History on Your Credit Report
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How to Improve Your Payment History on Your Credit Report

Your payment history is a big part of your credit score. Learn how to improve payment history on your credit report.

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