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Does Debt Relief Hurt Your Credit?

Debt relief options and debt settlement shouldn’t negatively affect your credit score. However, closing your oldest accounts can have a big impact.

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Does Debt Relief Hurt Your Credit?
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Does Debt Relief Hurt Your Credit?

Debt relief options and debt settlement shouldn’t negatively affect your credit score. However, closing your oldest accounts can have a big impact.

Kaitlyn Brown

What Does Charged Off as Bad Debt Mean?
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What Does Charged Off as Bad Debt Mean?

What does it mean when something is charged off as bad debt? Discover how it can impact your credit and what action you can take.

Orlando Rodriguez

What Is a 1099-C Cancellation of Debt Form?
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What Is a 1099-C Cancellation of Debt Form?

You may need to file the 1099-C form if you have canceled debts. Find out when you need this form and how to file it.

Mackenzie Halversen

U.S. Student loan debt statistics you should know in 2023
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U.S. Student loan debt statistics you should know in 2023

43.5 million Americans have student loan debt at an average of $37,787 per borrower. Find out where you compare with your student loan debt here.

Orlando Rodriguez

Does Filing a Tax Extension Hurt Your Credit?
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Does Filing a Tax Extension Hurt Your Credit?

Does filing a tax extension hurt your credit, and are there credit ramifications related to taxes? Find out more at Credit.com.

Mackenzie Halversen

10 Things Taxes Pay For: Where Do Your Federal Tax Dollars Go?
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10 Things Taxes Pay For: Where Do Your Federal Tax Dollars Go?

The federal government spends trillions of dollars every year. Discover the things taxes pay for to understand how they spend your money.

Sam Becker

9 Tips for Paying Off Holiday Debt
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9 Tips for Paying Off Holiday Debt

Overspending during the holidays is common, but don't let holiday debt drag you down. Get some tips for paying off holiday debt now.

Natalie Issa

How to Handle a Medical Debt Collector
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How to Handle a Medical Debt Collector

Learn more about medical debt and the impact it can have on your credit score. Find out how to deal with medical collectors and dispute reporting errors.

Nikkita Walker

How Student Loans Can Hurt Your Mortgage Application
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How Student Loans Can Hurt Your Mortgage Application

Find out whether your student loans might affect your chances of getting a mortgage and what you can do to mitigate any negative impact.

Scott Sheldon

What's the Most Important Credit Report Information?
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What's the Most Important Credit Report Information?

Is one credit report better than the others? Find out about the most important credit report information and how you can see yours.

Christine DiGangi

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