Paying off collections improves your finances, but what happens to the negative mark on your credit report?

No one wants a bill to be sent to collections, but life happens. The good news is that it isn't the end of the world. Here's what you need to know about collections and their impact on your ...

Paying off collections debt isn't always the clear win it looks like. Here's how to decide what path to take.

Pay-for-delete promises to erase collection debt from your credit report, but the results of this strategy can vary.

If you see an account in collections on your credit report, it’s understandable to feel stressed. Collections, even when paid, can potentially lower your credit score and impact your approval odds for ...

If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you recently had an unpaid Verizon bill that went into collections. Before reading further, you should get a current copy of your credit report to see if it’s ...

The credit clock is ticking along toward full-blown crisis, if it isn't already there. The table is set for technology firms looking to win business from creditors who are hungry for new debt ...

Paid or unpaid collections stay on your credit report for seven years from the date of the first missed payment. Depending on your credit score, a collection account can cause a drop of 100 points or ...