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 is the Best Credit Bureau?
What Is the Best Credit Bureau?
Which is the best credit bureau? The most accurate? The best one ... read more

March 3, 2014

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Is Your Kid's Credit Score Higher Than Yours?
Is Your Kid’s Credit Score Higher Than Yours?
Let’s imagine you’ve done what you can to teach your ... read more

March 3, 2014

Credit Score

mobile banking
Is This a Major Flaw in Mobile Banking?
No time to get to the bank to deposit a check? No problem. Many b... read more

February 28, 2014

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1099-c error
The Little-Known Form for Avoiding a Big Tax Bill
An estimated 5.75 million forms reporting “cancellation of inde... read more

February 27, 2014

Taxes

Can I Get a Debt Collector to Stop Pulling My Credit?
Can I Get a Debt Collector to Stop Pulling My Credit Reports?
A Credit.com reader, Lori, wanted to know if a debt collector cou... read more

February 25, 2014

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Will a Lost or Stolen Credit Card Hurt Your Credit Scores?
Will a Lost or Stolen Credit Card Hurt Your Credit Scores?
You’ve no doubt heard that closing a credit card can hurt your ... read more

February 25, 2014

Credit Cards