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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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cash-back vs. miles
Cash Back vs. Miles: Which Credit Card Perk Should I Choose?
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May 28, 2015

Credit Cards
2 Strategies for Buying a Home When You're In Debt
Is Your Credit Keeping You From Buying a Home? You’re Not Alone
For most of us, buying a home is both exciting and scary. It’s ... read more

May 27, 2015

Mortgages
Help! Workers' Compensation Ruined My Credit
Help! Workers’ Compensation Wrecked My Credit
A reader, “Anngie,” recently contacted us to ask what... read more

May 25, 2015

Credit Score
APR
The Major Mortgage Cost Most Homebuyers Overlook
When it comes to getting or refinancing a mortgage, little things... read more

May 22, 2015

Mortgages
loan outlasts car
What to Do If Your Car Loan Outlasts Your Car
What happens if your car loan lasts longer than your car? While ... read more

May 20, 2015

Auto Loans
loaned money to a friend
I Loaned Money to a Friend & They Never Repaid. Can I Write It Off?
A reader, Gerard, reached out to us recently wondering if there w... read more

May 20, 2015

Personal Finance