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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How to Pay Student Loans You Can’t Afford
Student loan forbearance or deferment are popular options for tho... read more

June 5, 2013

Managing Debt

5 Rules for Lending to Friends and Family
5 Rules for Lending Money to Friends and Family
When it comes to lending money to family or friends, you’ve... read more

May 28, 2013

Personal Finance

Why Isn't My Mortgage on My Credit Report?
Why Isn’t My Mortgage on My Credit Report?
A mortgage can provide a strong, positive reference on credit rep... read more

May 23, 2013

Credit Score

First Thing To Do Before Paying Student Loans
The First Thing to Do Before Paying Student Loans
Remember that first week of college or university, when you wonde... read more

May 22, 2013

Student Loans

Borrowers, Not Banks, Taxed on Mortgage Settlement Payments
Double Whammy: Mortgage Settlement Payments Will Be Taxed
If you are one of the more than 1.8 million people who have recei... read more

May 17, 2013

Mortgages

How Important Is Your Credit Score?
How Important Is Your Credit Score?
“How important is your credit score?” That question w... read more

May 15, 2013

Credit Score