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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Unpaid medical bills could hit your credit report, but those with starting balances of less than $500 shouldn't appear. This page includes information about these cards, currently unavailable on ...

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 credit ...

AFNI Inc. is a collection agency with a global reach working from U.S. branches in Kentucky, Illinois, Arizona and Alabama. If you get phone calls or letters from AFNI, Inc., you should know you’re ...