If a bill lands in collections, the fallout escalates quickly. So, you should know what to expect and how to fix it.

When you allow your credit card debt to compound, it can be tough to keep up with the payments over time — and that's especially true in today's high-rate credit card environment. With card rates ...

Jerry Brown is a personal finance writer based in Baton Rouge, La. He's been writing about personal finance for three years. Financial products he enjoys covering include credit cards, personal loans, ...

A debt can be sold to a collection agency if you miss several payments on an account. A collection account stays on your credit report for approximately seven years. Collection accounts decrease your ...

Garland, Texas ranked as the top city for the highest debt collection accounts in the nation. Eight Texas cities, including Dallas and Houston, were in the top 10 locations with the most collection ...

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