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Reader Question: Can A Debt Collector Report An Old Debt As New?

A reader filed for bankruptcy and included a cell phone debt. Now he’s being contacted by a collection agency that’s …

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Credit Score Q&A: Satisfied Judgments and Credit Scores

Matt from Annapolis had a challenging year back in 2007 that severely impacted his credit. At that time he was …

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Making sense of different credit score versions

Companies that develop credit scores have a strong interest in making sure the credit scoring systems they provide to the …

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Reader Q&A: How Can I Remove a Medical Collection Account From My Credit Reports?

A reader runs into a problem with a medical bill that was sent to collections before she could pay it. Is there any way for her to get it removed? 

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Scratching medical debt from credit reports- The Cons

Earlier this month the Medical Debt Responsibility Act of 2011 was introduced by U. S. Representative Heath Shuler.  In summary, …

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Scratching medical debt from credit reports: The Pros

Last year, my husband went to a cardiologist for a routine stress test. His father died at a young age …

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Credit Bureau Scores Aren't the Only Important Ones

While consumers have gained a greater understanding in recent years of how credit bureau scores are generated and how lenders …

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Hollywood Video Collection Abuses Stopped

Imagine getting turned down for a mortgage or a credit card because once, ten years ago, you failed to make …

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Credit Report Mistakes? Here's How to Fix Them

When you find a mistake on your credit report, the advice is always the same: dispute it. It is your …

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