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 ...

If a bill lands in collections, the fallout escalates quickly. So, you should know what to expect and how to fix it.

Having a collection account on your credit report can feel like a heavy burden, as it can significantly impact many areas of your life — and your finances — including your ability to secure loans, ...

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Your credit scores take a hit if you fall behind on payments to a creditor, and again if an account is sent to the creditor’s collection department or sold to a third-party collector. You may be able ...

Your credit scores determine everything from the interest rate you pay on credit cards and loans to whether or not you qualify for rental housing. Once your debt has been sent from a creditor to a ...

There’s no doubt that buy now, pay later (BNPL) providers are disrupting consumer credit. The low barrier to entry and prominence at the point of sale have made their growth inevitable, and BNPLs are ...

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AFNI Inc. is a collection agency with a global reach working from U.S. branches in Kentucky, Illinois, Arizona and Alabama. If you get phone calls or letters from AFNI, Inc., you should know you’re ...