Paying off collections improves your finances, but what happens to the negative mark on your credit report?

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Getting collection activity off your credit report can help you accomplish credit goals like improving your score or qualifying for certain types of loans. Though there’s no one way to remove ...

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 ...

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 ...