How to Organize Your Debts for DIY Credit Repair
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 »
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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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
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This question was posted on Reddit, but over the years I’ve heard versions of it many times: “Which app is the most helpful for monitoring... read more »
By: Gerri Detweiler • 2/16/26
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Finding credit card or debit card purchases on your account that you didn’t expect can be alarming, but even more so when you realize it’s your... read more »
By: Gerri Detweiler • 1/8/26
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In a Reddit thread I encountered recently, a debtor suggests that paying your creditors is a bad idea if you want to improve your credit. The... read more »
By: Gerri Detweiler • 12/3/25