Learn how one woman got her good credit back after bankruptcy. Gerri explains the simplest way to rebuild your credit after financial problems.

The Zadroga Act is supposed to provide medical monitoring and health care benefits to 9/11 first responders, but it falls short. Gerri Detweiler discusses the problem and the financial catastrophe that awaits some of these heroes.

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.

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.

Do you have medical collections on your credit reports? Looking for a job? Learn how medical debts can affect your job hunt - and find out what employers can ask when reviewing your credit reports.

Listen in as Luke Landes, a.k.a. Flexo, of ConsumerismCommentary.com shares

his advice on everything from the debt avalanche vs. debt snowball methods,

to how to save money on cars, to the biggest mistake he's made with his

personal finances.

n the case of a natural disaster, are your credit cards safe? Gerri

Detweiler shares her colleague Beverly Harzog's checklist - a natural

disaster plan for your credit cards.

What can debt collectors do to collect the debt of someone who has died? If

you are getting calls for a relative who passed away, you won't want to

miss this advice.

A recent article highlighted a potential weak spot in security for Bank of America and Chase credit cards. If you have one of these cards, you'll want to hear this.

Do you owe more than your home is worth? Learn about your options if you

are underwater on your home. Gerri talks with local real estate

professional John Scherden and attorney Anne Weintraub, both of whom have

experience helping homeowners with properties that are upside down.