When debts go to collections, the balance can suddenly grow. Here's why that happens and what you should do next.

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If you’ve been dodging calls from debt collectors, you’re not alone. One in three Americans has debt in collections, according to the Consumer Financial Protection bureau. When you fall behind on ...

It isn't always easy to pay off what's owed to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), especially as interest and penalties begin to accumulate on your tax debt. The IRS penalties on unpaid tax debt can ...