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Can a Collection Agency Report to the Credit Bureau Without Notifying You?

Every year, the Federal Trade Commission makes a report to Congress describing the debt collection complaints they received.

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Can a Collection Agency Report to the Credit Bureau Without Notifying You?
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Can a Collection Agency Report to the Credit Bureau Without Notifying You?

Every year, the Federal Trade Commission makes a report to Congress describing the debt collection complaints they received.

Gerri Detweiler

A Bill Was Sent to the Wrong Address and Is Now In Collections: What Do I Do?
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A Bill Was Sent to the Wrong Address and Is Now In Collections: What Do I Do?

If a bill was sent to the wrong address and is now in collections, do you even owe it? We're here to help. Learn more at Credit.com.

Gerri Detweiler

Credit 101: What Is Revolving Utilization?
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Credit 101: What Is Revolving Utilization?

Revolving utilization, also known as your "credit utilization," measures the amount of your revolving credit limits that you are currently using.

Kaitlyn Mahoney

How to Deal with Debt Collectors When You Can’t Pay
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How to Deal with Debt Collectors When You Can’t Pay

It should come as no surprise that if you've fallen behind on your bills, you may be battling debt collectors. Here's what debt collectors won't tell you.

Gerri Detweiler

Escaping from a Payday Loan Organization: Tips for Getting Out of the Payday Trap
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Escaping from a Payday Loan Organization: Tips for Getting Out of the Payday Trap

Payday loan organizations are known for predatory lending practices. Find out about other options and get tips for getting out of the payday loan trap.

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How to Get Debt out of Collections: 9 Steps to Handling Aggressive Creditors
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How to Get Debt out of Collections: 9 Steps to Handling Aggressive Creditors

Whether you’ve dealt with collection agencies in the past or you’re new to the process, here's how to get your debt out of collections.

Leslie Tayne

Does Paying Off a Loan Early Hurt Your Credit Score?
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Does Paying Off a Loan Early Hurt Your Credit Score?

Does paying off a loan early hurt your credit score? Not directly, but keeping an account open might be good for your score. Find out more at Credit.com.

Deanna Templeton

When an Original Creditor and Collection Agency Show Up on Your Credit Report
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When an Original Creditor and Collection Agency Show Up on Your Credit Report

When you see an original creditor and a collection agency on your credit report, you have rights and options.

Gerri Detweiler

What Happens to Your Unpaid Debt
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What Happens to Your Unpaid Debt

If you default on your payments, your account could be sent to collections. Here's what you need to know about what happens to your unpaid debt.

Michael Bovee

15 Tips to Improve How You Handle Money
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15 Tips to Improve How You Handle Money

No matter what your age, it's never too late to learn how to be responsible with money. Credit.com has 15 tips to help you get started.

Christine DiGangi

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