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How to Handle Collection Calls

Sawin & Shea

When you hire Sawin & Shea for your bankruptcy, we give you a phone script that helps you handle collection calls. After you retain the firm, creditors must stop calling you once they have notice of our representation. There are also a few important things you should keep in mind about talking to collection companies and creditors.

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How To Remove Negative Items From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

your own lawyer to fight on your behalf. If disputing the negative entry doesn’t work because you couldn’t find errors, or because the credit bureaus fixed them, your next step should be asking for a goodwill adjustment. Limiting new credit applications can help, too. But it won’t help your credit score.