Knowing the timeline between charge-offs and collections can help you take action before the issue gets worse.

A charged-off debt can seem like it's gone for good, but the reality behind what happens next may surprise you.

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When debts go to collections, the balance can suddenly grow. Here's why that happens and what you should do next.

In order to fund the billions of dollars worth of uncompensated care they provide annually, hospitals are using Web sites to sell off millions in collectible debt to the highest bidder, reports the ...

Consumers take bill collectors to court, earning the label "credit terrorists." Feb. 5, 2010 — -- Americans with overdue debts usually face a daunting parade of punishments. First come the ...

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