Gerri Detweiler

Gerri Detweiler

Known as a financing and credit expert, Gerri Detweiler has been interviewed in more than 4000 news stories, and answered over 10,000 credit and lending 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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16 Side Hustle Ideas You Can Start Today

When it comes to work, sometimes one paycheck just isn’t enough.  Or, conversely, maybe a full-time job just isn’t in …

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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 …

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5 Small-Business Financing Myths Busted

As a business owner, you know that to make good decisions you need to know the facts. As human beings, …

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You Can Finance Your Business With Your Home’s Equity, But Should You?

Cash-strapped entrepreneurs often find themselves turning to personal sources of funding for their businesses, whether that’s personal credit cards or …

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Can You Qualify for a Business Credit Card?

A business credit card can be a convenient method of payment, a method of finance and even a way to …

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The Free Co-Working Space That’s Hiding Right Under Your Nose

Entrepreneurship can be lonely, especially in the early days before a business is large enough to hire a team. Many …

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Which Credit Cards Can Help Me Build Business Credit?

Small business credit cards offer myriad benefits: rich rewards and flexible credit lines with credit limits that are often higher …