Gerri Detweiler

Gerri Detweiler

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Managing Debt

How I Got Out of $63,000 of Credit Card Debt

An expert on debt settlement found himself $60,000 in credit card debt. So he followed his own advice to pay it off and get back on solid financial ground.

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Credit 101

5 Things You Absolutely Need to Find in Your Credit Reports

Getting your credit report is a great way to start protecting your good name, but it can be hard to figure out what's important and what it all means.

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Credit Cards

The Online Shopping Glitch That Cost Me $1,000

A reader's balky online ticket-buying experience left him with too many tickets. Is there any way he can get a refund?

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Credit Cards

5 Credit Card Tips for Traveling Abroad

Planning to visit another country? A veteran world traveler offers advice on debit cards, credit cards and international travel.

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Credit Cards

Help! Credit Card Rewards Put Me Over the IRA Contribution Limit

What could be more painless than saving for retirement by having cash-back rewards automatically swept into your account? Just don't "set it and forget it."

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Credit Cards

3 Credit Card Math Mistakes That Are Costing You Money

Consumers make some basic math mistakes when it comes to paying their credit card debt -- preventing them from paying it off in the most efficient way.

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Credit 101

How Your Cellphone Can Help You Build Credit

Mobile alerts from your credit card issuer can do much more than alert you to possible fraud -- they can also be used to help you build credit.

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Credit Score

5 Things You Can Finally Do Once Your Credit Improves

Better credit should give you some privileges and negotiating power you didn't have before. Here's how you can make good use of improved scores.

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Personal Finance

How One Couple Merged Their Money Over 17 Years

Bill and Eleanor Seavey started their marriage 17 years ago with a prenup, but they've since worked their way to financial harmony... and success.

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