Many small businesses fail because they don’t understand the criticalfinancial details of their business, says Mitchell D. Weiss. His goal is tohelp entrepreneurs avoid the traps he’s seen entrepreneurs run into inhis many years as a financial services executive. He explains how in hisnew book, Business Happens: A Practical Guide to Entrepreneurial Financefor Small Businesses and Professional Practices.In this interview he shares why he wrote the book, and then provides hisadvice on what small business owners can do if things don’t go accordingto plan and their venture runs into financial problems. But ultimately hewants business owners to learn to protect themselves before they experiencefinancial difficulties. This interview aired live October 21, 2013.

Many small businesses fail because they don’t understand the critical financial details of their business, says Mitchell D. Weiss. His goal is to help entrepreneurs avoid the traps he’s seen entrepreneurs run into in his many years as a financial services executive. He explains how in his new book, Business Happens: A Practical Guide to Entrepreneurial Finance for Small Businesses and Professional Practices. In this interview he shares why he wrote the book, and then provides his advice on what small business owners can do if things don’t go according to plan and their venture runs into financial problems. But ultimately he wants business owners to learn to protect themselves before they experience financial difficulties. This interview aired live October 21, 2013.

Business Happens: Small Business Financing Tips

Most of us know we can get a free copy of our personal credit reports, but business credit reports are still a mystery.In this podcast, I discuss how these reports work. Who are the major corporate credit reporting agencies? How can you get copies? How are they different from personal credit reports? And what kind of information do they contain? You’ll get a solid overview of these reporting agencies in this podcast.This episode aired live October 21, 2013.

Most of us know we can get a free copy of our personal credit reports, but business credit reports are still a mystery. In this podcast, I discuss how these reports work. Who are the major corporate credit reporting agencies? How can you get copies? How are they different from personal credit reports? And what kind of information do they contain? You’ll get a solid overview of these reporting agencies in this podcast. This episode aired live October 21, 2013.

How do Business Credit Reports Work?

As states start allowing the legal sale of marijuana, some investors and entrepreneurs are going to get very rich. And others are just going to see their savings go up in smoke. If you plan to cash in on the “Green Rush,” you’d better make sure know how to steer clear of the scammers and swindlers. In this interview, The Consumer Man Herb Weisbaum warns about the potential risks of these investments, including why they are so volatile and not very liquid. He also warns about the #1 risk investors are overlooking. This episode aired live October 28, 2013.

As states start allowing the legal sale of marijuana, some investors and entrepreneurs are going to get very rich. And others are just going to see their savings go up in smoke. If you plan to cash in on the “Green Rush,” you’d better make sure know how to steer clear of the scammers and swindlers. In this interview, The Consumer Man Herb Weisbaum warns about the potential risks of these investments, including why they are so volatile and not very liquid. He also warns about the #1 risk investors are overlooking. This episode aired live October 28, 2013.

Are Marijuana Investments Worth The Risk?

My guest Amanda Grossman got $2800 in free products at CVS over four years. That's about $700 in free stuff every year! In this interview she teaches you how to play the CVS Drugstore Game so you can save big bucks too. We discuss how to roll your ExtraCare Bucks (ECBs) and how to use multiple coupons/ExtraCare Bucks on a single purchase and more. As Amanda says, “This is not your grandmother’s couponing. It is focused couponing.” Once you learn how to play the game it can take just a few minutes a week. I saved $22 on a purchase before I even finished her book, and learned how I could save even more. Needless to say, I am a fan! Amanda Grossman is founder of the blog FrugalConfessions.com and author of the ebook, The CVS Drugstore Game. This episode aired live November 25, 2013.

My guest Amanda Grossman got $2800 in free products at CVS over four years. That's about $700 in free stuff every year! In this interview she teaches you how to play the CVS Drugstore Game so you can save big bucks too. We discuss how to roll your ExtraCare Bucks (ECBs) and how to use multiple coupons/ExtraCare Bucks on a single purchase and more. As Amanda says, “This is not your grandmother’s couponing. It is focused couponing.” Once you learn how to play the game it can take just a few minutes a week. I saved $22 on a purchase before I even finished her book, and learned how I could save even more. Needless to say, I am a fan! Amanda Grossman is founder of the blog <a href="http://FrugalConfessions.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FrugalConfessions.com</a> and author of the ebook, The CVS Drugstore Game. This episode aired live November 25, 2013.

Big Coupon Savings With The CVS Drugstore Game

Bob is just an average guy. He got lucky and landed in a job as a travel journalist, traveling the world and staying in very nice properties. But in his world travels, he saw poverty all around him and felt the urge to do something. He's not become a philanthropist, gathering a group of investors who are lending (not giving) millions of dollars to people around the world who are trying to improve their lives. And he's doing it with as little as $25 a pop. Of all the exciting things he's done, he says this is the best. Want to be inspired? Find out how you can help. This interview with Bob Harris, author of the book The International Bank of Bob (great read) aired live July 8, 2013.

Bob is just an average guy. He got lucky and landed in a job as a travel journalist, traveling the world and staying in very nice properties. But in his world travels, he saw poverty all around him and felt the urge to do something. He's not become a philanthropist, gathering a group of investors who are lending (not giving) millions of dollars to people around the world who are trying to improve their lives. And he's doing it with as little as $25 a pop. Of all the exciting things he's done, he says this is the best. Want to be inspired? Find out how you can help. This interview with Bob Harris, author of the book The International Bank of Bob (great read) aired live July 8, 2013.

International Bank of Bob

Retailers and lenders use a variety of tactics to encourage spending during the holiday season. In the first part of this interview with Cambridge Credit President Christopher Viale we discuss the tricks and traps of holiday shopping. Then in the second half of the interview we discuss strategies for getting out of debt after the holidays - or any time of theyear. Cambridge Credit Counseling has helped more than one million people get out of debt, and Viale shares his insights from all the work his agency has done to help consumers. This episode aired live November 18, 2013.

Retailers and lenders use a variety of tactics to encourage spending during the holiday season. In the first part of this interview with Cambridge Credit President Christopher Viale we discuss the tricks and traps of holiday shopping. Then in the second half of the interview we discuss strategies for getting out of debt after the holidays - or any time of the year. Cambridge Credit Counseling has helped more than one million people get out of debt, and Viale shares his insights from all the work his agency has done to help consumers. This episode aired live November 18, 2013.

Get Out of Holiday Debt

Retirement has changed. Baby Boomers are looking for more, but what really makes for a satisfying retirement? In this interview I talk with Dan Kadlec, co-author of A New Purpose: Redefining Money, Family, Work, Retirement, and Success (co-authored with Ken Dychtwald).We talk about what the research shows about a meaningful life, how boomer's definition of retirement is changing and the surprising relationship that could make a huge difference in life satisfaction. This interview aired live November 4, 2013.

Retirement has changed. Baby Boomers are looking for more, but what really makes for a satisfying retirement? In this interview I talk with Dan Kadlec, co-author of A New Purpose: Redefining Money, Family, Work, Retirement, and Success (co-authored with Ken Dychtwald). We talk about what the research shows about a meaningful life, how boomer's definition of retirement is changing and the surprising relationship that could make a huge difference in life satisfaction. This interview aired live November 4, 2013.

How to Create a Retirement You Love

Your Medicare Supplement policy is likely a waste of money, and joining me to explain why is Dr. David Belk, a practicing physician, patient advocate and founder of TrueCostofHealthCare.org.If you are paying for one of these policies find out why it is unlikely your benefits will be larger than the premium you pay - even if you end up in the hospital. Do you want to make another insurance company richer? If not, listen to this interview that aired Sept 30, 2013.

Your Medicare Supplement policy is likely a waste of money, and joining me to explain why is Dr. David Belk, a practicing physician, patient advocate and founder of <a href="http://TrueCostofHealthCare.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TrueCostofHealthCare.org</a>. If you are paying for one of these policies find out why it is unlikely your benefits will be larger than the premium you pay - even if you end up in the hospital. Do you want to make another insurance company richer? If not, listen to this interview that aired Sept 30, 2013.

Why Medicare Supplement is a Waste

Really want to save money? All You set out to find the best shoppers in America - at least when it comes to saving money - and received over 200,000 submissions. Their winners saved a lot of money and share how you can save big bucks yourself.In this interview with All You magazine senior editor Amanda Kelly, she shares some of the strategies used by their contest winners. One is saving thousands of people in her town $80 a month and another took an $8000 world trip for $800! Learn the secrets of these super shoppers. This episode aired live Sept 9, 2013 but the strategies are still very relevant today.

Really want to save money? All You set out to find the best shoppers in America - at least when it comes to saving money - and received over 200,000 submissions. Their winners saved a lot of money and share how you can save big bucks yourself. In this interview with All You magazine senior editor Amanda Kelly, she shares some of the strategies used by their contest winners. One is saving thousands of people in her town $80 a month and another took an $8000 world trip for $800! Learn the secrets of these super shoppers. This episode aired live Sept 9, 2013 but the strategies are still very relevant today.

How the Best Shoppers in America Save $$

Soldier of Finance is one of my favorite books of 2013 and here I talk with the author, Jeff Rose, who shares some of his advice and experiences that helped him transform his financial life. He explains how one $75 parking ticket almost derailed his life, and how he turned things around. He also shares the concept of a Battle Buddy and what it can do for your financial future. This episode aired live Sept. 9, 2013.

Soldier of Finance is one of my favorite books of 2013 and here I talk with the author, Jeff Rose, who shares some of his advice and experiences that helped him transform his financial life. He explains how one $75 parking ticket almost derailed his life, and how he turned things around. He also shares the concept of a Battle Buddy and what it can do for your financial future. This episode aired live Sept. 9, 2013.

Soldier of Finance

Credit expert Gerri Detweiler answers your credit questions on Talk Credit Radio! Find reliable solutions for getting out of debt, building better credit and getting ahead.

Gerri has some of the most informative debt, credit and consumer interest content available anywhere. Talk Credit Radio offers insightful and knowledgable guest experts who really know their niche and are clearly passionate about the topics they cover.
In an economy where personal finance concerns and challenges dominate the majority of Americans lives, Detweiler offers a breath of truth, compassion, and helpful details.
Great shows! Keep them coming.

Talk Credit Radio and Detweiler raise the bar on personal finance discussions

Talk Credit Radio with Gerri Detweiler

You work hard to be able to save and invest for your future. But one lawsuit could wipe all of that out, if you haven't prepared properly. Learn where to start with an asset protection strategy and hear about some of the excellent vehicles for asset protection in Florida. This interview with Rick Torrington, CFP and founder of Edward Kennedy Mason aired live on August 26, 2013.

Asset Protection

This guest hasn't paid interest on a credit card in fifteen years (yes, hecarries 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 getyour credit card company to lower your rates.

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.

How to Talk Your Way Out of Credit Card Debt!

Gerri Detweiler talks with Farnoosh Torabi about how to establish credit for the first time, secured cards, and cosigning dangers.

How to Establish Credit

She’s a credit card expert and well-known financial journalist now, but years ago, Beverly Harzog was in credit card trouble. She had maxxed out seven credit cards, was missing minimum payments and bouncing checks, and had even stopped opening her mail. But she dug out of debt and shares her story as well as her advice in her new book, Confessions of a Credit Junkie: Everything You Need to Know to Avoid the Mistakes I Made. In this interview, she shares how she got into debt, as well as the strategies she used to pay off about $20,000 in credit card debt in approximately two years. She also shares answers to some of the most common questions she hears, including how to find the top reward cards and how to rebuild credit. She also explains how she now profits from her credit cards. She has truly transformed her experiences into a way to help consumers. Get inspired and informed in this conversation with Beverly! This episode aired live November 25, 2013.

She’s a credit card expert and well-known financial journalist now, but years ago, Beverly Harzog was in credit card trouble. She had maxxed out seven credit cards, was missing minimum payments and bouncing checks, and had even stopped opening her mail. But she dug out of debt and shares her story as well as her advice in her new book, Confessions of a Credit Junkie: Everything You Need to Know to Avoid the Mistakes I Made. In this interview, she shares how she got into debt, as well as the strategies she used to pay off about $20,000 in credit card debt in approximately two years. She also shares answers to some of the most common questions she hears, including how to find the top reward cards and how to rebuild credit. She also explains how she now profits from her credit cards. She has truly transformed her experiences into a way to help consumers. Get inspired and informed in this conversation with Beverly! This episode aired live November 25, 2013.

Confessions of a Credit Junkie

You may have heard about reverse mortgages but you probably haven't heard the ins and outs of reverse mortgages like we cover them here. Learn about some of the popular myths about these loans, as well as some unique ways they are being used to help homeowners. Episode aired live September 8, 2012.

How Reverse Mortgages Work

Are debt collectors using children to collect? Talk Credit Radio host Gerri Detweiler talks with consumer law attorney Michael Forbes about acontroversial blog post. They also discuss what information you should andshould not give a debt collector over the phone, as well as your rights when creditors threaten to sue.

Are debt collectors using children to collect? Talk Credit Radio host Gerri Detweiler talks with consumer law attorney Michael Forbes about a controversial blog post. They also discuss what information you should and should not give a debt collector over the phone, as well as your rights when creditors threaten to sue.

Your Rights When Debt Collectors Call

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

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.

How to Get to Zero Debt!

A mortgage is the largest debt many of us will ever have. How do you know when to refinance that debt to save money - without going deeper in debt? And what about those who have tried to refinance in the past few years, but haven’t been able to due to their home’s value. What options do they have? Joining me in this interview to share his expert insights is Joe Kelly from YouCanRefi.com. This episode aired live March 5, 2013.

A mortgage is the largest debt many of us will ever have. How do you know when to refinance that debt to save money - without going deeper in debt? And what about those who have tried to refinance in the past few years, but haven’t been able to due to their home’s value. What options do they have? Joining me in this interview to share his expert insights is Joe Kelly from <a href="http://YouCanRefi.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouCanRefi.com</a>. This episode aired live March 5, 2013.

When to Refinance Mortgage

Are you hoping to buy or refinance a home? Learn how to dispute mistakes on your credit reports. Plus a mortgage market update with ArcLoan.com's Joe Kelly.

Are you hoping to buy or refinance a home? Learn how to dispute mistakes on your credit reports. Plus a mortgage market update with <a href="http://ArcLoan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ArcLoan.com</a>'s Joe Kelly.

Credit Report Mistakes and Mortgages

How do mortgage rate locks work? ArcLoan.com's Joe Kelly joins Gerri Detweiler on Talk Credit Radio to explain what a rate lock is, and when you should consider one.

How do mortgage rate locks work? <a href="http://ArcLoan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ArcLoan.com</a>'s Joe Kelly joins Gerri Detweiler on Talk Credit Radio to explain what a rate lock is, and when you should consider one.

How Mortgage Rate Locks Work

When Benjamin Feldman got out of debt, he discovered five behaviors that helped him get out of debt - and can help you too! Feldman covers student loans and other personal finance topics for ReadyForZero, a free online website that helps people create a plan to get out of debt.This episode aired live September 22, 2012.

Behaviors That Help You Get Out of Debt

Hear how one woman managed to get a medical collection account off her credit reports...and learn what's really going on with HARP 2.0, the new Home Affordable Refinance Program.

Get medical collections off credit + HARP 2.0

Gerri Detweiler interviews penny-pincher extraordinaire Gary Foreman. He's editor of The Dollar Stretcher.

Stretch Your Dollars!

Are you looking for relief from student loan debt? Overwhelmed? Not one, but two, consumer law attorneys join me to explain your rights and options if you are having trouble keeping up with your student loans. We talk about forbearance, bankruptcy, servicer abuse and class action lawsuits, and where to find affordable help. This episode aired live March 25, 2013.

Student Loan Relief

How are Millennials - those born around 1980 or later - going to get ahead? Many have crushing student loan debt and face financial challenges, such as looming federal debt, that make their futures very uncertain. But it's certainly not hopeless. Charissa Amanda Conanan, a chartered financial analyst and CEO of Smarteys.com, joins me to describe strategies for today'smillenials. This episode aired live December 1, 2012.

How are Millennials - those born around 1980 or later - going to get ahead? Many have crushing student loan debt and face financial challenges, such as looming federal debt, that make their futures very uncertain. But it's certainly not hopeless. Charissa Amanda Conanan, a chartered financial analyst and CEO of <a href="http://Smarteys.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smarteys.com</a>, joins me to describe strategies for today'smillenials. This episode aired live December 1, 2012.

Millennials and Money

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.

How Do Secured Cards Work?

Judi Perkins shares her insider tips for finding and landing the perfect job. As a recruiter, she reviewed over half a million resumes and was instrumental in setting up thousands of interviews.

Find the Perfect Job!

Do you have a student loan in default? What are your rights? How can you get out of debt if you can't catch up? What can the lender do to you if you can't pay? What if you are older and on Social Security or disability? Joshua R. I. Cohen, a.k.a. The Student Loan Lawyer, answers all these questions and more as he shares advice for dealing with defaulted student loans. This episode aired live on August 8, 2012.

Student Loan Default? Know Your Rights

If you are one of the millions of Americans who are underwater on your home, you may be wondering if you can - or should - walk away from your home. Jon Maddux, founder of YouWalkAway.com joins me to explain what it means to walk away from your home and what you need to know if you are considering this option. This episode aired live October 6, 2012.

If you are one of the millions of Americans who are underwater on your home, you may be wondering if you can - or should - walk away from your home. Jon Maddux, founder of <a href="http://YouWalkAway.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouWalkAway.com</a> joins me to explain what it means to walk away from your home and what you need to know if you are considering this option. This episode aired live October 6, 2012.

Can You Walk Away From Your Mortgage?

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

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?

How To Get Judgments Off Credit Reports

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