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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 ...

Negative items on your credit report, such as accounts in collection, damage your credit score. A pay for delete is one potential option that might help you remove that account from your credit ...

This post can help you get ARS off your case and your credit history. You’ll have some work to do — some letters to write and negotiation tactics to learn — but your hard work and tenacity will pay ...