Gerri Detweiler

Gerri Detweiler

Credit expert Gerri Detweiler is education director for Nav. She has more than three decades of experience in consumer credit education, has been interviewed in more than 3500 news stories, and answered over 10,000 credit questions online. Her articles have been widely syndicated on sites such as MSN, Forbes, and MarketWatch. She is the author or coauthor of five books, including Finance Your Own Business: Get on the Financing Fast Track. She has testified before Congress on consumer credit legislation.

Articles by Gerri Detweiler

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How Many Points Does a Hard Inquiry Affect My Credit Score?

A hard inquiry can typically drop your credit score by 5— 8 points, but not all inquiries count the same. …
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12 Small Business Podcasts That Will Help You Sell More

Running a business is often about setting goals and putting in the long hours and hard work to achieve them. …
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7 Ways Entrepreneurs Are Leveraging Age to Grow Their Business

Entrepreneurship isn’t just for the young. Older adults are finding that starting a business can be the perfect way to …
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Entrepreneurs Share 7 Smart Ways They Use Business Credit Cards

A business credit card can be much more than a convenient way to pay for purchases. These cards can also …
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7 Ways to Clean Up Your Business Credit

Spring means longer days and better weather, which often gives us the energy to tackle projects around the home we’ve …
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15 Expert Tips for Scaling Your Small Business

When you’re serious about growing your small business it makes sense to get the best advice possible. You can do …
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More Money, Less Stress: Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs (VIDEO)

Entrepreneurs may like making money, but not everyone likes to manage money. Katherine Pomerantz, founder of The Bookkeeping Artist specializes …
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The Real Reason Your Business Is Struggling With Cash Flow (VIDEO)

In recently had the opportunity to interview small business coach Steven M. Hughes about the struggles the small business owners …
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CapitalOne Business CreditWise vs. Nav: Free Business Credit Reports Compared

CapitalOne recently announced Business CreditWise, a service that offers business owners a free business credit report and ongoing monitoring. Nav …