Talk Credit Radio With Gerri Detweiler

Will shopping for a car loan, mortgage or student loan hurt your credit? Learn how different types of inquires affect your credit scores - and how much they can drop. Episode aired live March 17, 2012.

If you're looking for the best credit cards to rebuild your credit, you'll find them here. I'll discuss the cards that can help you get back on track, as well as traps to avoid. Plus, I'll share tips for stopping debt collection scammers calling from overseas. Episode aired live June 30, 2012.

Troy Evans was sent to federal prison for five armed bank robberies. What he did while he was in prison - and after - was remarkable. Listen as he shares his inspiring story. Episode aired live June 16, 2012.

Is there missing money owed to you? Find out how to find it - and claim it - for free! My husband found $500 this way, and our engineer found money for his wife during this interview. Find out from my guest, Nevada State Treasurer Kate Marshall, which state you must check - even if you never lived there. Episode aired live 7-14-2011.

Getting calls from "cardmember services" or another company offering to lower your credit card interest rates? Find out what this scam is all about and why you should not respond at all. Then, Credit.com's Chris Maag shares some unique programs that can help you pay for college - even an Ivy League law degree! Find out how. Episode aired live June 23, 2012.

We bust common credit score myths in this encore interview with popular guest Tom Quinn, a 20-year veteran of the credit score industry. He'll explain the best number of credit cards to carry, whether dividing up your balances among many credit cards can help your scores, how student loans really affect your credit scores and much more! Episode aired live June 9, 2012.

Worried about how to afford to pay for college? Then join me as I talk with Lynn O'Shaughnessy, an expert on college funding, about ways to make school affordable. She'll dispel common myths about how college costs work and give you some great ideas if you haven't saved enough to pay for a higher education. Episode aired live June 2, 2012.

Are you traveling overseas? Make sure you have the right credit card - or you may end up paying a hefty fee on every single purchase. Join me as I talk with credit card expert Beverly Harzog. Episode aired live June 9, 2012.

Have you ever been shocked by an outrageously high medical bill? Physician David Belk explains why our medical billing system often makes no sense, and shares ways to save money - even if you have insurance. Prepare for your jaw to drop as you listen to this one! Episode aired live June 2, 2012.

It's a $1.2 trillion problem: homes with little or no equity. Zillow's Katie Curnette joins the show to talk about new research, as well as a little sliver of pretty good news in all the data. If you're worried about getting out from under an underwater home, be sure to tune in!

Do you have student loans in default? Consumer law attorney Deanne Loonin shares the results of a recent study of student loan complaints and offers advice for student loan borrowers in default. Learn how rehabilitation works; What student loan debt collectors can do if you can't pay them; What happens if you have private loans in default; Whether bankruptcy can help; and how the statute of limitations for student loans work.

Are overseas debt collectors calling you about debts you don't even owe? Find out how to fight back from attorney William Howard with Morgan & Morgan. He's exposed these scammers on major news programs and he'll share his advice for what to do if you get these calls. Episode aired live June 16, 2012.

What does your credit have to do with how much you pay for insurance? In many cases, plenty. Gerri Detweiler talks with Lamont Boyd from FICO who explains how credit-based insurance scores work. This episode aired live on May 19, 2012.

What really happens when someone calls a credit counseling agency? How many people get relief - and how many don't? Gerri discusses the results of the Transparency Project - an effort by one credit counseling agency to be upfront about the industry. If you're thinking about calling a counseling agency to help you with your debt, you won't want to miss this!

Could that person at your bedside at the hospital be a debt collector? An investigation by an attorney general reveals that at least one major health care collection agency is posting workers in hospitals to try to extract payment arrangements from consumers. The attorney general alleges at least some of their activities are illegal. Plus, can you be turned down for a debit card? Absolutely. Learn more. Episode aired live 4/28/2012.

Are you underwater on your mortgage? If you are thinking about selling your home in a short sale to put it behind you, you'll want to listen as Jo Ann Koontz, CPA and an attorney, explains how to successfully approach a short sale and maximize your options for getting out from under a mortgage you can no longer afford. Episode aired May 19, 2012.

HARP 2.0 is supposed to help underwater homeowners - including those who owe far more than their homes are worth - refinance. Is it working? YouCanRefi.com's Joe Kelly brings us up to speed on the latest. Plus important new changes for those with FHA loans. Episode aired live 5/12/2012.

What happens if you find a mistake on your credit report and can't fix it? Join Gerri Detweiler as she talks with Columbus Dispatch reporter Jill Riepenhoff as she reveals the findings of a year-long investigation into unresolved credit report disputes. Episode aired live 5/12/2012.

Want to raise money for your small business? You may be in luck! Thanks to the JOBS Act enacted by Congress, it may soon be easier than ever to raise capital for start-ups and small ventures. Listen as Rich Dad's Advisor and small business attorney Garrrett Sutton explains what the JOBS Act does for businesses, and how to take advantage of it to grow your business.

Professor Katherine Porter, one of the nation's leading bankruptcy experts, discusses findings from her new book, Broke: How Debt Bankrupts the Middle Class. She'll explain what millions of Americans are going through financially, why women experience greater financial stress than men - as well as the surprising positive upside to bankruptcy.