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Gerri Detweiler

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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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What Happens If I Never Pay an Old Debt?
Maybe you can’t pay. Or maybe you won’t pay. Either way, you ... read more

July 8, 2021

Managing Debt
Six Credit Card Strategies For Smart Shoppers
A credit card can be a powerful spending tool. After all, what ot... read more

July 7, 2021

Credit Cards
How to Improve Your Credit: Credit Inquiries
Inquiries account for 10% of your credit score. Limit and group i... read more

June 28, 2021

Credit Reports
How to Improve Your Credit Age
Your credit age accounts for 15% of your credit score. Apply for ... read more

June 27, 2021

Credit Reports
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Can a Debt Collector Get Into My Bank Account?
Can debt collectors take money from your bank account to offset d... read more

June 4, 2021

Managing Debt
A young man sips a cup of coffee while looking at his laptop and reviewing his credit report for identity theft
How to Check Your Credit Report for Identity theft
Identity thieves are almost always opportunistic—but the crimes... read more

May 24, 2021

Identity Theft and Scams