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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Where Did Black Friday Come From?
Where Did Black Friday Come From?
There was a time when there was no “Black Friday.” On... read more

November 24, 2014

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How Much of a Down Payment Do You Need to Buy a Car?
How Much Do You Need for a Down Payment on a Car?
Conventional wisdom says that a good down payment for a car is ab... read more

November 24, 2014

Auto Loans

Are You an Online Shoplifter?
Can You Shoplift Online?
Most consumers wouldn’t dream of slipping a piece of jewelry in... read more

November 24, 2014

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3 Strategies to Prevent a Holiday Shopping Binge
3 Strategies to Prevent a Holiday Shopping Binge
When you are trying to get fit, tools like a pedometer or fitness... read more

November 20, 2014

Personal Finance

How This 28-Year-Old Paid Off $81K in Debt
How This 28-Year-Old Paid Off $81K in Debt
As a kid, Austin Netzley remembered being enthralled with the con... read more

November 19, 2014

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Debt Collection
Debt Collectors Claimed to Be U.S. Marshals in $4.1M Scheme, FBI Alleges
Bullying and using illegal threats to scare consumers into paying... read more

November 18, 2014

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