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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 Happens If You Lie on Your FAFSA?
Every student getting ready for college is hit with the reality... read more

August 7, 2019

Student Loans
7 Ways To Defend a Debt Collection Lawsuit
Calls, mailings or lawsuits from debt collectors: all things most... read more

July 4, 2019

Managing Debt
Just How Bad Is My Bad Credit Score?
Most people have a gut feeling about their credit – it’s eith... read more

March 5, 2019

Credit Score
Credit Lock or Credit Freeze, What’s the Difference?
Often mistaken as one and the same, a credit lock and a credit fr... read more

February 27, 2019

Credit Reports
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What to do When Debt Collectors Call for Someone Else
It’s happened to everyone. You get a call from a number you... read more

January 9, 2019

Personal Finance
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7 Things to Know About the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Statute of Limitations
Did you know that debt has an expiration date? It’s actually su... read more

November 29, 2018

Managing Debt