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If you’re struggling to get approved for a credit card because of bad credit, you may be willing to settle for any card you can get. But some... read more »
Credit expert Gerri Detweiler has been guiding individuals and small business owners through the confusing world of credit and financing for 30+ years. Her articles have appeared on many sites including Forbes, MSN, and MarketWatch. She is the author or coauthor of six books, including "Finance Your Own Business: Get on the Financing Fast Track." She hosted a live radio show for three years and testified before Congress on consumer credit legislation.
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If you’re struggling to get approved for a credit card because of bad credit, you may be willing to settle for any card you can get. But some... read more »
By: Gerri Detweiler • 9/24/26
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Every day, millions of pieces of financial information go back and forth between the systems that connect lenders and credit bureaus. That... read more »
By: Gerri Detweiler • 9/2/26
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Collection accounts can quickly tank your credit scores. If one appears on your credit reports unexpectedly, it can also create a moment of... read more »
By: Gerri Detweiler • 8/4/26
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How often do you check your credit scores? If you look at them at least once a month, you’re more on top of them than most Americans. That’s... read more »
By: Gerri Detweiler • 7/1/26
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Whenever I’ve talked with someone about credit repair over the years, inevitably, the biggest hurdle they face is getting started. Debt and bad... read more »
By: Gerri Detweiler • 6/19/26
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No matter how bad your credit is now, there’s an off-ramp in the future. Federal law prohibits credit bureaus from reporting most negative... read more »
By: Gerri Detweiler • 6/18/26
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Pay down your credit card balances. Pay on time. Don’t close your oldest account. Dispute mistakes on your credit report. One of the biggest... read more »
By: Gerri Detweiler • 3/31/26
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When you’re trying to build or rebuild your credit, starting small with a low-limit credit card may not seem like it will get you very far. Take... read more »
By: Gerri Detweiler • 3/9/26