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The Truth About Debt Collections: Why Paying Off Old Accounts Isn’t a Quick Fix for Your Credit Score

Lana Amalina07 mins

By Barry Coleman, NFCC June 14, 2026 Finding a debt in collections is a distressing milestone in any consumer’s financial journey. It is often accompanied by aggressive collection calls, mounting anxiety, and the jarring realization that your credit score—a metric often tied to your ability to rent an apartment, secure a car loan, or even…

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The Reality of Debt Collections: Why Paying Off Old Accounts Isn’t a Quick Fix for Your Credit Score

Lana Amalina07 mins

By Barry Coleman, NFCC Published: June 14, 2026 (Updated from August 2017) Few financial events are as anxiety-inducing as receiving a notice that a debt has been moved to collections. The sudden influx of aggressive phone calls, the looming threat of legal action, and the realization that your credit score—the gatekeeper to your financial future—is…

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