Deal with Creditors, Not Collectors

Deal with Creditors, Not Collectors

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If possible, try to work out an agreement with your creditors before a bill is sent to collections. While late payments affect your credit reports and scores, collection accounts can result in even greater damage. By the way, it’s a myth that as long as you are paying something toward a debt (even $5 or $10), it can’t be turned over to a collection agency. Once a debt has been sent to collections, you may have no choice but to deal with the collector.