Learn how to remove collections from your credit report, improve your credit score and understand the impact of collections on your financial health.

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Having an account sent to collections is stressful. But consumers have options — and rights — when going through the process.

Key insights When a debt goes to collections, this is known as a “charge-off.” A charge-off will typically stay on your credit report for seven years, even if you pay your debt. Medical ...

The Big Three national credit reporting agencies said they’d remove the bulk of medical debt collections from U.S. credit reports starting in July. It would take out almost 70% of medical deb… ...

A recent report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found an estimated $88 billion in medical debt collections appears on consumer credit reports as of early 2021.

Current reports that medical debt's impact on credit scores is confusing due to recent legal changes. Consumers should be ...

Learn effective strategies to remove collections from your credit report, improve your credit score, and regain financial control.

While collections generally stay on your credit report for seven years, you can dispute erroneous information.

Late payments can ding your credit score, but there are ways to minimize the damage.