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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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Top Ten Tips for Rental Credit Check Success
Passing a rental credit check doesn’t have to be stressful ... read more

February 19, 2021

Credit 101
How Do I Get My Annual Credit Report?
You’re entitled to a free report from each main credit bureauâ€... read more

February 15, 2021

Credit Reports
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Can I Sue a Company for Sending Me to Collections?
It happens. A collections notice shows up, a debt collector start... read more

January 21, 2021

Credit Score
How Often Can You Check Your Credit Score, and How Do You Get It?
Do you keep a close eye on your personal finances? Or maybe youâ€... read more

January 4, 2021

Credit Score
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The Lenders Giving Borrowers Second Chance Loans
Brenda Woods didn’t want to move and leave the garden she h... read more

December 15, 2020

Mortgages
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Can a Collection Agency Report to the Credit Bureau Without Notifying You?
Every year, the Federal Trade Commission makes a report to Congre... read more

November 10, 2020

Managing Debt