Which states have the most debt collection accounts? New rankings revealed

WalletHub collected data from the end of 2025 and ranked the states with the most and least debt collection accounts.
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Is there a minimum debt amount for collections? Thresholds, factors explained

Think you can ignore a $50 debt without consequences? Think again. While there’s no legal minimum for collections, even tiny ...

Does pay-for-delete really work for collection debt?

Pay-for-delete promises to erase collection debt from your credit report, but the results of this strategy can vary.

Is it better to pay off collections or let them go?

If your goal is peace of mind, paying what's owed can feel like a weight lifted. You eliminate collection calls and remove ...

Want to consolidate debt without a loan? Here are your options.

These consolidation loan alternatives can help you simplify your payments without adding to your debt.
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Student loan collections cause millions of credit scores to drop

NEW YORK — Millions of Americans are seeing their credit scores suffer now that the U.S. government has resumed referring missed student loan payments for debt collection. After 90 days of non-payment ...
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Debt collection lawsuits are rising in U.S. states. Here’s what you need to know to report on them.

Get to know the research on debt collection lawsuits, racial disparities in judgments, and a big slice of consumer debt: ...