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Does paying off an installment loan like a car or personal loan help or hurt my credit?
It's usually a small, temporary negative followed by a long-term positive. When you pay off an installment loan, you may see a minor score dip because you lose an active account and possibly reduce yo…Can debt collectors call me at work or contact my family about what I owe?
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act limits third-party collectors. They can't call you at work if you tell them your employer prohibits such calls, and they generally can't call before 8 a.m. or af…
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