Paying off collections debt isn't always the clear win it looks like. Here's how to decide what path to take.

No one wants a bill to be sent to collections, but life happens. The good news is that it isn't the end of the world. Here's what you need to know about collections and their impact on your ...

When a debt is sent to a collection agency, it appears on a borrower’s credit report and could impact their credit score for up to seven years. A WalletHub analysis found Wyoming had the highest ...

Garland, Texas ranked as the top city for the highest debt collection accounts in the nation. Eight Texas cities, including Dallas and Houston, were in the top 10 locations with the most collection ...

In April 2025, Freedom Debt Relief reviewed data from tens of thousands of people actively looking for help with their debt. The numbers might be surprising. About one in four has at least one account ...

Key Takeaways Commercial debt collection agencies typically charge contingency fees ranging from 15% to 50% of ...

Jerry Brown is a personal finance writer based in Baton Rouge, La. He's been writing about personal finance for three years. Financial products he enjoys covering include credit cards, personal loans, ...

Pay-for-delete promises to erase collection debt from your credit report, but the results of this strategy can vary.

Collection Debt by the Numbers: The National Picture In April 2025, about one in four people looking for debt relief had at least one account in collections. The average collection balance is $3,027, ...