Paying off debt is an important step when it comes to raising your credit score. Keep reading for more information on what debt you should pay off first to raise your credit score. Read more.

Going to jail is a difficult enough experience on its own, without the financial and credit trouble it also can bring. You can avoid making a rough situation rougher by taking care of your finances beforehand if possible. Read more.

Settling a debt with a creditor may be a better option than letting it linger on your credit report. Read this article to learn how to do it and use a free debt settlement letter template. Read more.

If a debt collector has won a court case against you over unpaid debt and the civil judgment appears on your credit report, you might be able to remove it. Read this article to learn how. Read more.

Someone with a debt in collections can write a pay for delete letter to a collection agency to negotiate getting an item removed from credit reports in exchange for paying off the debt. Learn how it works in this article. Read more.

It can seem overwhelming when you think about getting your credit back in shape, but there are two major actions you can take to do it: check your credit reports for errors to fix, and pay down debts. Read more.

You're working toward becoming debt free and saving some money on interest. Should you pay off your car loan early? Here are some pros and cons about paying off your auto loan ahead of time. Read more.

Bankruptcy can have a big impact on your credit, but how long does bankruptcy stay on your credit report? Read on to learn more. Read more.