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Avoiding Collections
Obviously the only way to avoid collections and collection agents is to pay your bills on time. When that becomes impossible due to changing financial circumstances there are a few things you can do to possibly avoid collections. Once your bill becomes more than 90 days late you can be sent to collections.
The very first thing to do is call your creditor on the phone and plead your case to the manager. Ask them for a few months to get yourself back on track. See if they offer any kind of assistance in situations like yours. Maybe they can lower your payments for a few months. Although these solutions are only temporary, they will keep you out of collections.
Another way to avoid collections is to call a consumer credit counseling company. If you are behind on more than one of your bills maybe it's time to look at the big picture. Sometimes people get in over their heads with debt. Using a consumer credit agency can help you save some of your credit while helping you get out of debt at the same time.
Avoiding collection actions and collection's agents is only a step away. We suggest you keep reading this section to learn more ways to avoid collection agencies.