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So you’re in debt, how do you get out of debt?

Posted by Emily Herrington on Jul 6, 2022 8:31:50 AM

Part 1:
9 Terms To Know

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Topics: old debt, debt collections, collection agency, get out of debt, how to get out of debt, student debt, unpaid debt, being debt free, outsourcing, debt settlement, debt collection regulations, medical collections, medical debt

What You Need to Know About Medical Debt and Collections

Posted by Emily Herrington on Jan 18, 2022 12:05:24 PM

At some point in your life, you may have wondered what it means to have your medical bills referred to a collection agency. If this does happen, there are short-term and long-term consequences. Let’s unravel any mystery by explaining why this happens and what it means for your credit if it does, what to do if it happens, and how to recover your credit.

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Topics: Credit, old debt, debt collections, collection agency, get out of debt, how to get out of debt, unpaid debt, being debt free, debt settlement, medical collections, medical debt

How to Boost and Maintain Your Credit Score

Posted by Emily Herrington on Nov 10, 2021 9:59:11 AM

A credit score, like a shadow, follows us for life and is either helped or harmed by our choices. A healthy score requires good financial decisions over a long period of time and knowing your risk factors. Here’s what you need to know and how you can use that information to improve your credit.

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Topics: Credit, Technology, old debt, debt collections, collection agency, get out of debt, how to get out of debt, student debt, unpaid debt, being debt free, debt settlement, How to boost credit score

How to Get Out of Debt

Posted by Emily Herrington on Apr 6, 2021 9:55:10 AM

The prospect of paying off your debt may be quite daunting. Between interest rates, minimum payments, and trying to budget, you are liable to get confused and overwhelmed. Becoming debt-free isn’t easy but it certainly is possible with the right plan that works for you.

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Topics: Credit, old debt, debt collections, collection agency, get out of debt, how to get out of debt, student debt, unpaid debt, being debt free

Non-Financial Benefits of Being Debt Free.

Posted by Emily Herrington on Mar 23, 2021 10:33:20 AM

The psychological, physical, and relationship effects from debt are detrimental. Many Americans believe that having debt is a necessary factor of life. Whether you are going to college or buying a home, having what some may call “good debt” can assist you in going further in those goals. On the other hand, medical or credit card debt has an adverse effect on your income through interest charges that can cause a chain reaction of borrowing and more debt, all while not having the same potential advantages as a business or student loan. What you may not know is the ways debt can negatively affect your life and how being debt-free can benefit you in non-financial aspects.

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Topics: Collection Strategy, old debt, debt collections, collection agency, get out of debt, being debt free

The Battle of the Bill: The Psychology of Unpaid Debt & Denial

Posted by Emily Herrington on Nov 2, 2020 12:22:37 PM

It’s an unopened bill, an ignored phone call, a deleted voicemail. Sticking those bills in a drawer or straight into the trashcan doesn’t make the debt go away; in fact, doing so could actually be making you and your family sick.

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Topics: Insider, old debt, debt collections, get out of debt, how to get out of debt, unpaid debt, being debt free

How Will Debt Settlement Affect My Credit?

Posted by Emily Herrington on May 19, 2020 9:45:00 AM

Your credit score is important, and if you’re like many Americans, you may be faced with unpaid debts now or in the near future as a result of COVID-19.

Unpaid debt doesn’t require much of an explanation: it’s simply a debt that has not yet been paid.  We previously discussed the dangers of unpaid debt and how it affects your credit, but what about your other options like debt settlement? Below, we will explore what debt settlement is, and how it can affect your credit score in the long-run. 

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Topics: Collection Strategy, Credit, old debt, debt collections, get out of debt, how to get out of debt, unpaid debt, being debt free, debt settlement