Worried about medical debt tanking your credit? Anything under $500 should be removed

The good news is that medical ... The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has worked with several credit reporting agencies to ensure those bills aren't reflected on your score, ConsumerAffairs ... Read More

Illinois Senate passes legislation that would strip medical debt from credit reports

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Senate has approved a measure that would bar consumer ... medical debt deserves to be kept separate from other financial burdens. “Think about what a credit score ... Read More

Does debt settlement hurt your credit?

However, take the potential drop in your credit score into serious consideration ... medical billing companies, can be overwhelming. By either contacting creditors yourself or engaging a debt ... Read More

Did Your Credit Score Drop After Paying Off a Debt? Here’s Why

While paying off debt can help your finances in many ways, it might lead to an unfortunate -- but temporary -- drop ... Credit utilization, or amounts owed, make up 30% of your credit score ... Read More

How Long Does Debt Relief Stay On Your Credit Report?

She’s appeared on various podcasts and news shows to discuss personal finance topics, including Nasdaq’s Trade Talks. Dawn NiciDeputy Editor, Consumer ... debt, your credit score might drop ... Read More

What is a Good Credit Score? [And Why You Should Care]

According to the Consumer ... credit by keeping all your bills and monthly payments up-to-date. Where on-time payments can help boost your score in this category, a late payment can cause it to ... Read More