Tina I asked:


I paid the debt in full but the credit report said that I still owe a balance. I can’t even get an apartment.

mindthetwine asked:


I received a letter from a debt collection agency this past December. Because I did not recognize the debt, I disputed the item and asked for detail on what the debt was for (in December). I never received a response and followed-up in February, to which I also received no response. About three weeks ago, I sent a certified letter requesting the same information and have yet to hear from the agency. Then, I noticed on my credit report last week that they have reported this debt. Can they do this? Do I have any remedies under the law?

Kee Kee asked:


I filed my taxes today and included a 1099c form for a credit card debt of $10,107. Now that this debt is paid, how can I get the credit card company to remove this from my credit report so my credit score can go up. All of my bills are paid on time and I only have one debt left that is a positive on my report. My goal is to be debt free and buy a house this year.

Ramesh asked:


I had left USA around 4 years back as I could not get a job(software). When I left I had credit card debt. Now i want to be back and normalize my debt. I currently dont have a job. I checked my credit report on the internet but confused with the terms. Its certain that collection agency must be trying to locate me. I cant figure out my current debt, thats when I left and now(including interest?). I need help in how to take the first step and how its going to affect my job-hunt.

awise0204 asked:


Like I am in about $20,000 in debt and I was thinking about consolidating all of it into one monthly payment. If I do decide to do it, I really would like to know how everything will show up on my credit report after everything is said and done.

eluke asked:


I have some bad debt on my credit report that is older than 10 years. How can I get them to remove it so it does not show anymore?

PlasticTrees asked:

Or is it credit to debt ratio? Either way, I am a college student with 1k of bad marks on my credit report from years ago. I want to get a secured credit card for the amount that would look good to lenders like “this person pays on time and has a valuable credit history w/some lenders” (ie my dell account is on there which is good and the secured card would add to it).