Financial Planning for Generation X & Y Women
  
Notice: Because of a database server upgrade, this site may be partially non-functional from August 21st to August 22nd. No data will be lost. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Under slight reconstruction until 5PM CST today... Please excuse the dust!
NEW! See our Public Service Announcements on Youtube!
Wi$eUp eNews – Fall 2009 PDF link Also available: Subscribe today by sending an email to wiseupwomen@wiseupwomen.org

Next Wi$eUp Teleconference

11/30 — Financial Management at Year Learn more »
To register for the teleconference:

Before the call, go to this website:www.dol.gov/wb/mentor2.aspand receive the toll free call-in number and passcode.
The Wi$eup Network
Contractors & Service Providers National Partners Sponsors Experts Value Added Supporters Becoming Involved in Wi$eUp Login: Experts and Organizations
Please join us on January 31st for...

Recent
Teleconferences

Tips for Starting and Staying on the Road to Retirement Learn more »Health Insurance: A Key Component in Financial Planning Learn more »Achieving and Maintaining the Dream of Homeownership Learn more »

Recent Q&As

Are there better investments than savings bonds for grandchildren?  »How much of your income should make up your retirement base?  »How helpful are annuities for retirement plans?  »Starting over saving for retirement »Getting maximum benefits from employer matching funds for 401(k) »What are the risks involved with reverse mortgages? »Mortgage in retirment vs. Tax benefit for mortgage payments »Validating Father's Will »What advice can you give me if I'm trying to obtain a loan in order to down size after filing bankruptcy? »

Wi$eUp Experts

Financial experts respond to questions from Gen X'ers registered for the Women's Bureau demonstration project. Representing a broad cross-section of financial expertise from across the United States, these professionals have volunteered their time and knowledge to support the Wi$eUp project.

On this page you'll find information about our Wi$eUp experts. You may also want to check out the Expert Q&A Archive where you will see experts' responses to specific questions.

Notice to our Experts: To update your biography and contact information, please send an email to: wiseupwomen@wiseupwomen.org

Return to list

Gerri Detweiler
Consumer Advocate, Author and Consultant
Ultimate Credit Solutions Inc.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Borrowing money
  • Budgeting
  • Calculating future needs
  • Credit cards
  • Credit history
  • Debt management
  • Life stage financial planning
 mentor232.jpg

Bio:
Helping consumers find reliable answers to their credit questions has been the theme of Gerri Detweiler’s work for the past twenty years. She has been interviewed for more than 3000 news stories, is an international speaker, and has testified before Congress.

Gerri has spoken to audiences across the country, and is the author or co-author of four books. Her newest title is, Stop Debt Collectors: How to Protect Your Rights and Resolve Your Debts (Credit.com, 2008). She is also the author of The Ultimate Credit Handbook (Plume, 1993, revised 2003), and co-author of Invest In Yourself: Six Secrets to a Rich Life (Wiley, October 1998) and Slash Your Debt: Save Money & Secure Your Future (Newkirk).

Gerri currently serves as credit advisor for Credit.com, an independent personal finance education website where she answers credit questions, develops educational programs and materials, and works on consumer advocacy initiatives.
 
The Wi$eUp web site is maintained by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. The Texas AgriLife Extension Service Mission: Improving the lives of people, businesses, and communities across Texas and beyond through high-quality, relevant education. Educational programs of Extension are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin. We strive to deliver web information in a format that can be used by all.
Texas AgriLife Extension Service logo
The Wi$eUp website was last updated on November 24, 2009. Please send all your suggestions and questions to .