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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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What You Need to Know about Debt Collection Scams
Educating yourself about debt collection scams is one of the best... read more

February 21, 2023

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7 Things to Know when Opening a Bank Account
In a world that’s moving increasingly paperless, you might ... read more

May 19, 2022

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What Is the Federal Tax Lien Statute of Limitations and Other FAQs
Owing the IRS money can be scary. So if you’re potentially ... read more

March 7, 2022

Credit Score vs Credit Report–What’s the Difference?
Credit reports and credit scores sound similar, but they play two... read more

November 23, 2021

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What Is the Average Credit Score?
TL;DR: The average FICO score is 711; the average VantageScore is... read more

July 28, 2021

Six Smart Credit Card Strategies
Six Credit Card Strategies For Smart Shoppers
A credit card can be a powerful spending tool. After all, what ot... read more

July 8, 2021

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