Does Paying a Collection Reset the 7 Year Credit Reporting Clock?
Does Paying a Collection Reset the 7 Year Credit Reporting Clock? Credit Monitoring by John Ulzheimer Share Share Email Q: John, I have a collection from an old cable bill that’s 3 years old. From reading your articles I know I’ll have to live with it on my credit reports for 4 more years. Recently […]
Why Didn’t My Credit Score Go Up After Paying Off A Collection?
Why Didn’t My Credit Score Go Up After Paying Off A Collection? Credit Cards by John Ulzheimer Share Share Email The following question was sent to me by a Facebook friend. If you’ve got a question for me please feel free to send it to me via Facebook or via Twitter @johnulzheimer. I try my […]
Paying Off a Collection Account
Paying Off a Collection Account Debt Management by David B. Coulter Share Share Email Settling Old Accounts If you want to make wiser use of credit, then negotiating a settlement for any past due amounts can help you in developing the right mindset for avoiding future debt. However, before you take action, you will first […]