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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3 Big Credit Card Data Breach Secrets
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3 Big Credit Card Data Breach Secrets

Cardholders aren't responsible for fraudulent charges, but we should still worry about whenever a bank experiences a credit card data breach.

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The $83,000 Finger: Insurance May Not Protect You From Large Medical Bills
Managing Debt

The $83,000 Finger: Insurance May Not Protect You From Large Medical Bills

Going out-of-network for medical care can mean large bills for consumers, despite paying for health insurance.

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The Bad Stuff Is Off My Credit Reports - So Why Didn't My Scores Go Up?
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The Bad Stuff Is Off My Credit Reports - So Why Didn't My Scores Go Up?

There may be several reasons why your credit scores may not rise after negative items are removed from your credit report.

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1099-C Wrong? Taxpayer May Pay With An Audit
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1099-C Wrong? Taxpayer May Pay With An Audit

1099-C Wrong? Taxpayer May Pay With An Audit

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1099-C: The Worst Tax Mess of the Year?
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1099-C: The Worst Tax Mess of the Year?

1099-C: The Worst Tax Mess of the Year?

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Your Class Action Settlement Check Bounces - Now What?
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Your Class Action Settlement Check Bounces - Now What?

Your Class Action Settlement Check Bounces - Now What?

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How to Lower Your Credit Card Interest Rates
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How to Lower Your Credit Card Interest Rates

Scott Bilker shares his strategies for getting your card issuers to lower your credit card interest rates or waive fees waived.

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How Removing A Tax Lien Affects Your Credit
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How Removing A Tax Lien Affects Your Credit

How Removing A Tax Lien Affects Your Credit

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Debt Collector's Tactics Would Make The Godfather Blush
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Debt Collector's Tactics Would Make The Godfather Blush

Debt Collector's Tactics Would Make The Godfather Blush

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Can Medical Debts Prevent You From Getting a Job?
Managing Debt

Can Medical Debts Prevent You From Getting a Job?

Can medical debt keep you from getting a job?

Gerri Detweiler