What Happens When You Pay a Collection
Paying a collection doesn't remove it from your credit report. Learn why paid collections still hurt your score and the proven strategies to force removal.
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Paying a collection doesn't remove it from your credit report. Learn why paid collections still hurt your score and the proven strategies to force removal.
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