Gerri Detweiler

Gerri Detweiler

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Managing Debt

Can Debt Collectors Repossess My Car?

If you’re like many of us, you need your car. But what if a debt collector is threatening to repossess it?

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Credit Score

How Much Will My Credit Score Drop If I Miss a Mortgage Payment?

Falling behind on a mortgage payment can have serious consequences for your credit scores. Here's why.

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Credit 101

How Do I Get a Dispute Off My Credit Report?

A reader was delayed in being approved for a loan because he'd disputed an inaccuracy on his credit report. Now he wants to know how to remove that dispute.

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Personal Finance

Help! My Boss Wants to Pay Me With a Payroll Card

More employers are paying employees via payroll debit card. Particularly if you have no checkings or savings account, this can be good. Here's a primer.

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Credit 101

5 Credit Card Habits of Successful People

Seems like the rich are different than the rest of us, and it’s not just in the way they handle money. They also handle credit cards differently.

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Personal Finance

We've Been Married 13 Years & Still Keep Most of Our Money Separate

Before Amy and Lou got married, it never occurred to either of them to merge their finances. More than a later, they keep much of their money separate.

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Managing Debt

Help! I Never Got a Bill & Now My Credit Is Damaged

While most of us would prefer to get fewer bills, not getting a bill for something you owe can be costly.

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Credit Score

Could Paying Off Your Mortgage Hurt Your Credit?

Could Paying Off Your Mortgage Hurt Your Credit?

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Credit Cards

Help! I Was Rejected for a Secured Credit Card

If a secured card is secured by a deposit, how can a person who has the necessary funds be turned down? And if it happens, what can you do?

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Credit Score

How I Helped My Boyfriend Boost His Credit Score 140 Points

How important is a credit score in a relationship? While it may not be what attracted you in the first place, it's still an important discussion to have.

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