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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What to Do Before You Lease a Car
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What to Do Before You Lease a Car

What credit score do you need to lease a car and is this the right decision for you? Find out what to do before you lease a car at Credit.com

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How Much Does a Charge Off Affect Your Credit Score?
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How Much Does a Charge Off Affect Your Credit Score?

How much does a charge off affect your credit score? Find out at Credit.com, and discover what you can do to protect your financial health.

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How Much Does One Late Payment Affect Credit Scores?
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How Much Does One Late Payment Affect Credit Scores?

How much does a single late payment affect your credit scores? Of course, as with so many things related to credit scores, the answer is...

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How to Pay Collections
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How to Pay Collections

So you have a debt that's gone into collections and you've managed to negotiate a payment plan. Here's what you need to know about how to pay collections.

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How Much Does a Cosigner Help with Getting Auto Loans or Better Loan Terms?
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How Much Does a Cosigner Help with Getting Auto Loans or Better Loan Terms?

Need an auto loan, but lack the credit score? You might want to consider a cosigner. Find out how much a cosigner helps with an auto loan today.

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Financing a Car: Tips, Questions, and Factors to Consider
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Financing a Car: Tips, Questions, and Factors to Consider

Should you take out a car loan, and what are the right options for doing so? Find out more about financing a car with our guide.

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How to Deal with Debt Collectors When You Can’t Pay
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How to Deal with Debt Collectors When You Can’t Pay

It should come as no surprise that if you've fallen behind on your bills, you may be battling debt collectors. Here's what debt collectors won't tell you.

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Escaping from a Payday Loan Organization: Tips for Getting Out of the Payday Trap
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Escaping from a Payday Loan Organization: Tips for Getting Out of the Payday Trap

Payday loan organizations are known for predatory lending practices. Find out about other options and get tips for getting out of the payday loan trap.

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How Can You Prove a Debt Isn't Yours?
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How Can You Prove a Debt Isn't Yours?

Don't let a billing or clerical error drop your credit score. Find out how to prove a debt isn't yours when you get an inaccurate bill or collection note.

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Everything You Need to Know About Writing Bad Checks
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Everything You Need to Know About Writing Bad Checks

If a check you write bounces by surprise, there are several steps you can take to both solve this financial problem and ensure that it doesn’t happen again.

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