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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Can a Bank Revoke a Loan on a Car After I Signed the Contract?
Depending on your contract, a bank or dealership could revoke you... read more

July 19, 2021

Auto Loans

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What Happens If I Never Pay an Old Debt?
Maybe you can’t pay. Or maybe you won’t pay. Either way, you ... read more

July 8, 2021

Managing Debt

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

July 7, 2021

Credit Cards

How to Improve Your Credit: Credit Inquiries
Inquiries account for 10% of your credit score. Limit and group i... read more

June 28, 2021

Credit Reports

How to Improve Your Credit: Age of Credit History
Your credit age accounts for 15% of your credit score. Apply for ... read more

June 27, 2021

Credit Reports

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Can a Debt Collector Get Into My Bank Account?
Can debt collectors take money from your bank account to offset d... read more

June 4, 2021

Managing Debt