Wage garnishment occurs when a creditor takes a portion of your paycheck to help settle a past debt. We provide ways how to prevent this from happening below. Read more.

Spring is here. And with the sight of flowers blooming and birds chirping comes spring cleaning. Besides decluttering your home, dusting forgotten corners, and sprucing up your abode, give your "money house" a good once-over with this step-by-step guide. Read more.

A paid-in-full letter shows creditors and collectors proof that you’re making your final debt payment and asks for confirmation from them of this fact. Read more.

Paying off your collection account may improve your credit score and will depend on the credit scoring model that your lender used and the type of debt. Read more.

This post discusses whether you can pay off one credit card with another and presents other options for paying down your credit card debt. Read more.

Collection accounts typically remain on your credit report for 7 years from the original delinquency date of the debt. We'll explain how it could impact you. Read more.

Covington Credit is a financial services provider whose business includes offering loans to people who don’t typically qualify for most types of credit. Read more.

This article provides guidance on which bills you can pay by credit card and what to consider when choosing between credit cards and other bill payment methods. Read more.