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Gerri Detweiler

Trapped in Payday Loan Debt? How to Escape

“Is it possible to get ahead of the payday loans and get credit back in good standing?” That question was …

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The Ultimate Guide to Credit Scores

The questions from readers keep pouring in and they almost all boil down to the same thing:

“How do I improve …

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11 Most commonly Asked Credit Questions

At Credit.com, our readers ask us questions every day on every kind of credit problem you can imagine.  While everyone …

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The First Thing to do Before Buying a Car

A year and a half ago, I bought my first brand-new car. Until then, I’d always bought used. But thanks …

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9 Ways to Turn the Tables on Debt Collectors

If your phone is ringing off the hook with calls from debt collectors, it’s not likely that you feel in …

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What Happens to Your Credit Card Reward Points When You Die

Before one of my relatives passed away from cancer last year, she mentioned to me a couple of times that …

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1099-C Saga Continues: Form 982 Trips Up Taxpayers

If you received a 1099-C reporting forgiven or cancelled debt, you may be grappling with how to minimize the taxes …

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The First Thing To Do Before Applying For a Credit Card

Whether you love shopping or loathe it, hunting for a great credit card is one of those shopping expeditions that …

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3 Big Changes Coming to Credit Scores

Consumers want credit scores that are fair. Lenders want to know that the credit scores they use do a good …

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First Thing You Must Do Before Paying Off Debt

You’ve made up your mind: It’s time to tackle your debt. You have researched ways to get out of debt, perhaps …

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Gerri Detweiler – Gerri Detweiler is Credit.com's Director of Consumer Education. She 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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