Talk Credit Radio With Gerri Detweiler

Mortgage rates are 60 year lows, but some homeowners are afraid to take advantage of them because they refinanced last year when rates were a bit higher. Joe Kelly of ArcLoans.com explains how a no closing cost loan works and what you need to know to take get a super low mortgage rate.

What exactly happens when you call a credit counseling agency for help with your credit card debt? Gerri Detweiler talks with Neil Ellington from CESI Debt Solutions (EndYourDebt.org) about how credit counseling works, and traps to watch out for.

Televangelist Peter Popoff tells you he has the solution to your debt problems with his miraculous debt erasure program. Chris Maag joins Gerri Detweiler to describe his expose of Popoff's program, and what happened when he tried to use it to erase his debts.

Do you have a business credit card? Gerri Detweiler shares her recent experience - a $45 charge that more than doubled - and warns listeners about the potential dangers with business cards.

You’re not going to believe some of the creative way crooks are coming up with to swindle your cash. Ben Popken, managing editor of The Consumerist – one of the web’s most popular consumer blogs – joins Gerri Detweiler to share some of the financial tricks and traps revealed on their site.

When Credit.com's Beverly Harzog watched the movie Confessions of a Shopaholic with her daughter recently, it struck very close to home. Beverly says she "was Becky Bloomwood." In her interview on Talk Credit Radio, she'll share her story of how she got deeply in debt, and then worked her way out. If you find yourself relating to Becky - or Beverly's - story, you won't want to miss this interview.

Credit problems often haunt couples long after they divorce. Talk Credit Radio's Gerri Detweiler shares her top tips for protecting your credit before, during and after divorce.

Special education teacher Danny Kofke has done well financially on a teacher's salary, and he shares his strategies with Talk Credit Radio. Danny's new book is A Simple Book of Financial Wisdom: Teach Yourself (and Your Kids) How to Live Wealthy With Little Money.

Learn how one woman got her good credit back after bankruptcy. Gerri explains the simplest way to rebuild your credit after financial problems.

The Zadroga Act is supposed to provide medical monitoring and health care benefits to 9/11 first responders, but it falls short. Gerri Detweiler discusses the problem and the financial catastrophe that awaits some of these heroes.

Are debt collectors using children to collect? Talk Credit Radio host Gerri Detweiler talks with consumer law attorney Michael Forbes about a controversial blog post. They also discuss what information you should and should not give a debt collector over the phone, as well as your rights when creditors threaten to sue.

Are you hoping to buy or refinance a home? Learn how to dispute mistakes on your credit reports. Plus a mortgage market update with ArcLoan.com's Joe Kelly.

Do you have medical collections on your credit reports? Looking for a job? Learn how medical debts can affect your job hunt - and find out what employers can ask when reviewing your credit reports.

Listen in as Luke Landes, a.k.a. Flexo, of ConsumerismCommentary.com shares his advice on everything from the debt avalanche vs. debt snowball methods, to how to save money on cars, to the biggest mistake he's made with his personal finances.

n the case of a natural disaster, are your credit cards safe? Gerri Detweiler shares her colleague Beverly Harzog's checklist - a natural disaster plan for your credit cards.

What can debt collectors do to collect the debt of someone who has died? If you are getting calls for a relative who passed away, you won't want to miss this advice.

A recent article highlighted a potential weak spot in security for Bank of America and Chase credit cards. If you have one of these cards, you'll want to hear this.

Do you owe more than your home is worth? Learn about your options if you are underwater on your home. Gerri talks with local real estate professional John Scherden and attorney Anne Weintraub, both of whom have experience helping homeowners with properties that are upside down.

Marcia Brixey, founder of Money Wise Women shares her best tips for creating a spending plan and getting started with an investment plan. Plus she reveals a fun technique she's used to achieve all kinds of goals, personal and professional.

Gerri Detweiler, host of Talk Credit Radio, explains what her program is all about, and shares a highlights from her background and the 20+ years she's been helping consumers find reliable solutions to their credit questions.