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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Why Optimists Make More Money Than Pessimists

What qualities come to mind when you think of those who build great amounts of wealth? Disciplined, hard-working, smart—perhaps even …
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7 Changes To Make Your Business More Profitable

A successful business isn’t necessarily one that brings in a lot of revenue. Sometimes robust sales can hide the fact …
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19 Email Newsletters That Will Make You a Better Entrepreneur

It’s true that some of the best things in life are free– and it’s especially true of some of the …
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The Single Best Productivity Tip I Ever Received

There’s no shortage of productivity tips that promise you you’ll get twice as much done in half the time, and …
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Time In Business: What It Means to Lenders

If you’re a business owner, you know time is a precious resource. But did you know it can also play …
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Can a Business Owner Build Credit Without a Social Security Number?

Savvy small business owners establish good personal and business credit. But some entrepreneurs find it additionally challenging to build credit …
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Do Credit Repair Letters Actually Work?

If your credit scores are bad, or not as strong as you’d like them to be, you may be researching …
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Do You Have a Tax Lien? There May Be Good News on the Horizon

For those stressed out because they owe tax debt, there’s some good news on the horizon. As we approach the …
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The Ultimate Guide to Vetting a Business Partner

After surviving several tumultuous business partnerships, Susan Nilon has learned to be more skeptical and cautious. In the past, she …