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  2. When does debt fall off your credit report? - AOL

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    Paying off a debt that has already been sent to a collection agency will help improve your credit score. However, payment at this point will not typically remove collections action from your ...

  3. How to pay off a debt in collections

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    Paying off collections requires persistence and dedication. It takes some effort to settle your debt and improve your credit score, but it leads to improved financial well-being over time.

  4. Why did my credit score drop after paying off debt? - AOL

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    Having a diverse mix of credit accounts like a car loan and one or two credit cards that you use and pay off helps you score well in this credit score component. New credit (10 percent).

  5. Paying off debt early: Advantages and disadvantages - AOL

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    4. Improve your credit score. Paying off debt decreases your credit utilization ratio, which is the amount of debt you owe relative to your overall available credit. Most lenders and issuers use ...

  6. How to get out of debt without paying - AOL

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    Stop paying your credit card bill: If you opt for this approach, the debt is turned over to a collection agency, and your credit score will decline dramatically.

  7. Should You Pay Off Old Collection Debts?

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    When a credit card bill or another debt goes unpaid for an extended period of time, it can eventually be turned over to a collection agency. You'll likely be barraged with letters and phone calls ...

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