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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 […]