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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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Is a Debt Collector Allowed to Know My Medical History?
Is a Debt Collector Allowed to Know My Medical History?
If you’ve received medical care anytime in the last few years, ... read more

July 13, 2015

Managing Debt
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3 Ways Roommates Can Wreck Your Credit
John Rah had two roommates bail on him, leaving him to face evict... read more

July 10, 2015

Personal Finance
5 Perks You Can Get With a Credit Union
6 Perks You Can Get at a Credit Union
[UPDATE: Some offers mentioned below have expired and/or are no l... read more

July 10, 2015

Credit 101
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Americans Would Rather Have Naked Photos of Them Leaked Than Have Their Finances Exposed
Want to know what’s worse than having naked pictures of you... read more

July 9, 2015

Identity Theft and Scams
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5 Signs You Should Freeze Your Credit
Roughly 13 million consumers are victims of identity theft each y... read more

July 8, 2015

Identity Theft and Scams
Why Do My Credit Limits Affect My Scores?
Why Does My Credit Card Limit Affect My Credit Score?
Occasionally we get questions from readers who have gotten an aut... read more

July 6, 2015

Credit 101