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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How to Make Your Car Pay for Itself
Auto Loans

How to Make Your Car Pay for Itself

If you are having trouble making car payments, you are far from alone. Could driving for money be the answer? Here's what to know before you sign up.

Gerri Detweiler

How Soon Can a Debt Collector Sue Me?
Managing Debt

How Soon Can a Debt Collector Sue Me?

You never know if a debt collector will sue you over an unpaid bill, and you may not be able to avoid it, but here are some tips for anticipating a lawsuit.

Gerri Detweiler

The Safe Way to Buy Things on Craigslist
Miscellaneous

The Safe Way to Buy Things on Craigslist

Buying on Craigslist can offer significant savings — but it doesn't come without risk. Here's how you can protect yourself.

Gerri Detweiler

4 Ways Your House Payment Could Unexpectedly Go Up
mortgages

4 Ways Your House Payment Could Unexpectedly Go Up

So you bought a house, expecting a stable monthly payment but then you get a notice that your payment is going up. What might be the reason?

Gerri Detweiler

How Long Does It Really Take to Improve Your Credit?
credit score

How Long Does It Really Take to Improve Your Credit?

If you've had financial problems, you may feel like you’ll never had good credit again. Fortunately, time can heal your credit.

Gerri Detweiler

11 Myths About Student Loan Forgiveness
student loans

11 Myths About Student Loan Forgiveness

The availability of student loan forgiveness, along with eligibility requirements, can be difficult to ascertain — and these myths make it even harder.

Gerri Detweiler

5 Ways Having No Credit Score Can Hurt You
credit score

5 Ways Having No Credit Score Can Hurt You

If you don't plan to borrow money, what difference does your credit score make? Here are several times when having a credit score can make a big difference.

Gerri Detweiler

Are You Ready to Buy Your First Car?
Auto Loans

Are You Ready to Buy Your First Car?

If you're wrestling with the question of when should you buy your first car -- here's what you should consider.

Gerri Detweiler

We Bought a Car & My Wife Lost Her Job. Now What?
Auto Loans

We Bought a Car & My Wife Lost Her Job. Now What?

A couple just bought a new car, but a sudden furlough made a big impact on their finances. Here's what to do if you can't afford your car payment.

Gerri Detweiler

I Paid for a Landlord Credit Check. Don't I Get to See It?
Miscellaneous

I Paid for a Landlord Credit Check. Don't I Get to See It?

When you apply to rent a home, it's not unusual for the owner or manager to require a credit check. But do you have a right to see that report?

Gerri Detweiler