Talk Credit Radio With Gerri Detweiler

A listener asks how to get paid judgments off his credit reports. Gerri explains the process of getting judgements removed from your credit. Another listener complains that his ex is not paying debts assigned to her in their divorce decree. What can he do?

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director has been appointed and the CFPB is ready to get to work protecting consumers. What can it do for you?

I talk with a financial pro who wiped out $100,000 in credit card debt in three years! Learn how she did it, and what you can do if you're ready to tackle your debt.

A Simple Act of Gratitude: How Learning to Say Thank You Changed My Life is one of my favorite books so I was thrilled when the author, John Kralki, agreed to talk with me about the release of the paperback edition of his book. Hear how John completely turned his life around when he learned to be thankful.

Do you want to hit the road full-time in an RV? An RVer who has been on the road for seven years shares her tips. Learn how to find work on the road, save money on expenses like gas, and find out how much those rigs cost!

Listen in as I answer three listener questions: Can a credit card company put a lien on my house? Do I have to pay for a gym membership I didn't use, and my credit card company won't settle a debt with me - can I sue them?

Have you received a check in the mail for $18.04 - or maybe more - from something called the CCF settlement? It's not a scam - I got one myself! It's a long overdue refund that is the result of a class action lawsuit that dates back to some six years ago. Here's what you need to know about that settlement and the millions of checks that are being mailed out.

What are the best store return policies? What do you need to watch out for? And did you know Amazon.com has over thirty return policies?! Learn which retailers are naughty or nice when it comes to returning merchandise from ConsumerWorld.org's Edgar Dworkskey.

Having trouble returning an item? If you used the right credit card, you may be able to return it to your card issuer! Learn about the details of credit card return programs from Credit.com's credit card expert Beverly Harzog. Plus, find out how your credit card company may be able to help if items you charged are lost or stolen.

Do you need to build a credit history, or know someone who does? Join me as I talk with Steve Ely, a veteran of the credit reporting industry who spent five years as the president of Equifax's direct to consumer business. He knows credit reporting inside and out, and the firm he has now joined wants to shake up the world of alternative credit. Find out how you can use this service to get the credit you need 2013 and deserve!

This guest hasn't paid interest on a credit card in fifteen years (yes, he carries balances). Plus he has 50 credit cards and a great credit score. How does he do it? Listen as I talk with Scott Bilker about how to get your credit card company to lower your rates.

Will putting your student loans into deferment or forbearance hurt your credit scores? Plus a student doesn't know he owes a medical bill - until it is in collections. I answer these listener questions and invite you to submit your own.

What's the best way to pay for your purchases? Cash, credit or debit? I share the pros and cons of each.

Are you struggling with student loan debt? Find out whether - and how - the President's new student loan debt relief program may help you.

Underwater on your mortgage? The new Home Affordable Refinance Program is designed to help millions more Americans refinance their homes - even if they owe a lot more that the home is worth. Will it help you? ArcLoan.com's Joe Kelly explains what's coming.

Can a secured card help you rebuild your credit? Where do you find a good one? How long does it take to rebuild your credit? Get answers to your questions about secured cards here.

Our guest has a unique perspective on debt and money. Hear why the rules you've always heard about debt may not apply to you. Don't have debt? Then find out about the technique she uses to make budgeting a lot more fun. Oh, and what a little chocolate can do for your financial life!

Are you annoyed by debit or credit card fees? Rewards programs shrinking? Watch out! They are just going to get worse says one analyst. Find out why, and what you can do here.

Is Occupy Wall Street a leaderless, directionless effort or is it something more? Gerri and Susan riff on the meaning and focus of this grassroots movement.

Last year Liza Ford spent $900 on groceries, toiletries, etc. But she's not an extreme couponer! Instead she tries to show people who easy the coupon lifestyle can be with her website AddictedToSaving.com. She just might make a convert out of Gerri...and you!