Category Archives: collections

Can You Cancel An Automated Debit?

Posted on June 17, 2010 by brian

Q: Do you know if you ask a payday loan company to stop a debit is it legal for them to continue to do so? I had a pay day loan and I asked to stop the debit.  I wanted … Continue reading →

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What Are The Tax Consequences For Settling A Collection?

Posted on June 10, 2010 by brian

Q: What recourse does a person have after settling a debt with a credit card company? After the settlement is made and the credit card company sends a 1099 to the person, are they required to pay taxes on the … Continue reading →

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How To Get Your Lender To Reverse A Collection.

Posted on June 7, 2010 by brian

Q: What if my accounts are in collection? Could I still bring them current? If that is possible how would that work? -Adil A: There are a number of strategies you could use to handle a collection. Which one you … Continue reading →

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What to do if you receive a summons.

Posted on May 27, 2010 by brian

Q: Hi Brian, Once a Creditor enters a Summons to take you to court for amount owed on a credit card, what is the best way to handle that? I'm currently enrolled with your program and am not sure what … Continue reading →

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Can A Minor Have A Collection?

Posted on May 20, 2010 by brian

Q: I'm having a really hard time with my credit. You see, I'm twenty and already having problems. The collection I received was for may of 2005. I would have only been 15 years old. What can I do? – … Continue reading →

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Is It Against The Law To Delete A Collection?

Posted on May 6, 2010 by brian

Q: When trying to negotiate the removal of a collection, most creditors say that its against the credit reporting laws and they can't delete the collection, all they could do is show it as paid.  Any suggestions or magic pills? … Continue reading →

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Do Settled Collections Hurt Your Credit Score?

Posted on April 29, 2010 by brian

Q: Hey Brian, I have quiet a few collection accounts on my report and some of them are settled. I was wondering if a settled account on the report counts against your score instead of helping it? – Joel A: … Continue reading →

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Collection Agencies Exposed!

Posted on June 5, 2009 by brian

Watch this quick video for a little insight into the world of collection agencies. Leave your comments below.

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How to Handle Unscrupulous Collection Agencies

Posted on April 6, 2009 by brian

Q: What, if anything, can be done about collection agencies that report disputed accounts to credit bureaus then refuse to remove them after receiving payment? A: First, never make a payment without first validating the collection. Collection agencies buy and sell … Continue reading →

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