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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Are Mistakes Ruining Your Credit Report?
Are Mistakes Ruining Your Credit Report?
A long-awaited study on credit reporting accuracy was released Mo... read more

February 12, 2013

Credit Score

Why Kicking Debt Collectors Off of Your Credit Report Just Got Easier
A Step-By-Step Guide to Disputing Credit Report Mistakes
The information in your credit reports is what’s used to cr... read more

February 11, 2013

Credit Score

Are Prepaid Cards a Smart Way to Get Your Refund?
Are Prepaid Cards a Smart Way to Get Your Tax Refund?
If you use an online tax preparation service, you’ll no dou... read more

February 11, 2013

Personal Finance

Are You a Valentine's Day Cheapskate or Spendthrift?
Are You a Valentine’s Day Cheapskate or Spendthrift?
Ah, yes, it’s almost Valentine’s Day again; time to s... read more

February 7, 2013

Personal Finance

IRS Form 982 Raises Questions for Taxpayers with 1099-Cs
Form 982: The Way to Battle a 1099-C
If you have received one or more of the estimated 5.5 million 109... read more

February 6, 2013

Taxes

FHA Loans to Get More Expensive
FHA Loans to Get More Expensive
Big changes are in store for borrowers with Federal Housing Admin... read more

February 4, 2013

Mortgages