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Gerri Detweiler

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Managing Debt

How Much Does a Charge Off Affect Your Credit Score?

How much does a charge off affect your credit score? Find out at Credit.com, and discover what you can do to protect your financial health.

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Credit Score

How Much Does One Late Payment Affect Credit Scores?

How much does a single late payment affect your credit scores? Of course, as with so many things related to credit scores, the answer is...

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Credit Repair

How to Pay Collections

So you have a debt that's gone into collections and you've managed to negotiate a payment plan. Here's what you need to know about how to pay collections.

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How Much Does a Cosigner Help with Getting Auto Loans or Better Loan Terms?

Need an auto loan, but lack the credit score? You might want to consider a cosigner. Find out how much a cosigner helps with an auto loan today.

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Auto Loans

Financing a Car: Tips, Questions, and Factors to Consider

Should you take out a car loan, and what are the right options for doing so? Find out more about financing a car with our guide.

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Managing Debt

How to Deal with Debt Collectors When You Can’t Pay

It should come as no surprise that if you've fallen behind on your bills, you may be battling debt collectors. Here's what debt collectors won't tell you.

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Managing Debt

Escaping from a Payday Loan Organization: Tips for Getting Out of the Payday Trap

Payday loan organizations are known for predatory lending practices. Find out about other options and get tips for getting out of the payday loan trap.

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Credit Repair

How Can You Prove a Debt Isn't Yours?

Don't let a billing or clerical error drop your credit score. Find out how to prove a debt isn't yours when you get an inaccurate bill or collection note.

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Personal Finance

Everything You Need to Know About Writing Bad Checks

If a check you write bounces by surprise, there are several steps you can take to both solve this financial problem and ensure that it doesn’t happen again.

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How Long Does a Tax Lien Stay on Your Credit Report?

There is a way to make tax liens disappear from your credit reports completely, and quickly, but not all taxpayers dealing with this problem know about it.

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