4 Reasons Why Collection Accounts Can Appear Without Notice
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 »
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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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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By: Gerri Detweiler • 7/1/26
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By: Gerri Detweiler • 6/19/26
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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