Student Loan Collections: How They Work and What to Do About Them
Both federal and private student loans can be sent to collections,...
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How to Rebuild Your Credit After Having a Debt Sent to Collections
If your credit score is suffering from damage caused by debt...
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How Long Do Collections Stay on Your Credit Report?
Collections can stay on your credit report for up to 7 years,...
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Understand how credit card interest works to maximize your card’s...
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Does Financing a Phone Build Credit?
Financing a phone can help you build credit, but only if your...
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Do You Need Credit to Get a Phone Plan?
Generally, you need credit to get a phone plan, although some...
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Does Debt Consolidation Hurt Your Credit?
Debt consolidation doesn’t always hurt your credit. In fact, it can...
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What Is Credit Counseling and How Can It Help You?
Credit counseling is a financial service where you can get advice...
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Pros and Cons of Debt Consolidation
Debt consolidation has potential benefits for your finances, but...
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Does Paying Off Collections Improve Your Credit Score?
Paying off collections won’t always improve your credit score, but...
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Does Income Affect Your Credit Score?
No, your income doesn’t directly affect your credit score. However,...
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Business Credit vs. Personal Credit: What’s the Difference?
Business credit and personal credit are not the same. Learn the...
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