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If you see an account in collections on your credit report, it's understandable to feel stressed. Collections, even when paid, can potentially lower your credit score and impact your approval odds for ...

All three credit agencies will create a credit report for you -- but you may notice some differences across your reports. Here's why. Dan was a writer on CNET's How-To and Thought Leadership teams.

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. A strong credit score is one of the most valuable tools in ...