Disputing collections debt can protect your credit, but only if you know when it actually makes sense to do so.

Finding an unfamiliar collection account on your credit report is almost always an unwelcome surprise. After all, having any debt in collections can have a big impact on your finances — and it can be ...

If you've received a call or a letter from a debt collector claiming you owe money, but you believe there's been a mistake, you have rights under the law to challenge it. But while disputing a debt ...