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 ...

Picture this: You spot a collection account on your credit report, you file a dispute, and … nothing. The credit bureau or debt collector denies your claim, saying the account is accurate. Now you're ...