Legal And Illegal Tactics A Debt Collector Will Use: Debt Collection Basics Part Three

In the first two articles I defined what a delinquent account that had been sent to collection was, how sending late accounts out to an debt collection company benefits a creditor, and the practice of selling an old debt to a third party collection agency.

How Long Will A Negative Mark Stay On Your Credit Score? Part One

Your credit score. It could be a dream come true or your worst nightmare. But most of the time it is sort of like that rude mother in law coming to pay you a visit at your house. You are aware that she is coming to stay, and you are not looking forward to it, but you are too nervous to ask or even consider how long she might be paying you that visit. OK, so that analogy wasn’t that great. But anyway, read on to see just how long negative marks will stay on your credit history.

Debt As Opposed To Bankruptcy

With consumer debt at an all time high, owing a debt can seem very overwhelming. A great deal of people have looked into the world wide web and have seen advertisements alleging that they can offer debt relief as a quick fix. As alluring as these ads may seem, it is important to be on the lookout for the validity of the claim.

Collection Companies: What Are They? Pt. 1

What are debt collection agencies?

When Should You Call In A Credit Collection Agency?

You should call in a credit collection agency sooner rather than later. The longer you wait to begin the collection process on past due accounts, the less of a chance you’ll have at recovering your money.