Gerri Detweiler

Gerri Detweiler

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Identity Theft and Scams

5 Signs You Should Freeze Your Credit

A credit freeze is a serious step, but sometimes it is a good and necessary solution. Here's when it's worth considering.

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Managing Debt

The Secret Way to Get Rid of an Old Debt

What happens when an old debt comes back to haunt you again? Can you ever really put it behind you?

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Managing Debt

Can a Bill I Never Received Wreck My Homebuying Chances?

Now that your military deployment is over, you want to buy a house. But a bill you knew nothing about was sent to collections. What can you do?

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Managing Debt

The Little-Known Texas Law that Can Save You From Medical Debt

Medical bill collections can come as a huge surprise, particularly if you never received a bill. But consumers are getting some leverage.

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Credit 101

Help! I Paid Off My Credit Card & My Credit Score Dropped

Can paying off a credit card actually hurt your credit score? Several readers tell us it has happened to them. Is that possible?

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Personal Loans

I Want to Remodel My House. Can I Get a Loan?

There are lots of ways to finance a home remodeling project. Here are options to consider as you choose the one that's right for you.

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Managing Debt

Can a Debt Collector Come After Me If I Never Got a Bill?

If you never got a bill, how could it get sent to collections? And can you be reported as late for a bill you never received? We asked experts.

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identity theft

Help! Someone Took Out a Student Loan in My Name

Most victims of student loan fraud find out when they apply for a federal loan that they're denied because someone's already taken a loan out in their name.

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Credit Score

How to Improve Your Credit Score By Labor Day

If you're looking to finance a large purchase after Labor Day, now's the time to start working on raising your credit score.

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