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Gerri Detweiler

How Debt Collectors Know Where You Work

It is “perhaps one of the most powerful and private databases of American’s personal information ever created, containing 190 million …

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Time for a Fair Medical Billing Act

In the crazy, convoluted world of medical billing there is sometimes nothing consumers can do to protect themselves…

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First Thing Personal Loan

Are you thinking about getting a personal loan for debt consolidation, to make some repairs around the home, or perhaps …

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Can an Online Alias Protect You from Identity Theft?

Is it OK to lie in order to protect your personal information online? Apparently plenty of people think so. In …

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A Simple Guide to Understanding Your FAFSA

If the cost of college seems daunting, just wait until you get to wade through the process of applying for …

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The First Thing to do Before Buying a Home

Home prices in most parts of the country are just about as affordable as they are likely to get, and …

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How to Save Thousands by Refinancing a Car Loan

Refinancing your vehicle loan could save you a few thousand dollars, and could be easier than you think. The average …

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19 Confusing Mortgage Terms Deciphered

If you have ever tried to get or refinance a mortgage, you may have felt like you were in a …

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How to Get Tax Help

Are you going to file your tax return on your own this year, or will you need a little help? …

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Does How Much You Pay Affect Your Credit Scores?

Everyone knows that paying your bills on time is essential if you want to get — or keep — strong …

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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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