3397: 3 Tips for Paying Off Debt in Collections by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Practical Debt Solutions

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🗓️ 23 December 2025

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3397: Kumiko of The Budget Mom shares practical and empowering advice for handling debt in collections, emphasizing research, knowing your legal rights, and negotiating smart settlements. Her tips help demystify the debt payoff process while offering strategies that could protect your credit and bring peace of mind. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thebudgetmom.com/3-tips-for-paying-off-debts-in-collections/ Quotes to ponder: "Not paying a collection account because you can’t afford it right now doesn’t mean you plan to ignore the debt forever." "A lump-sum settlement could cost less. Collection agencies buy debts for pennies on the dollar." "Taking care of old debts can give you peace of mind." Episode references: Annual Credit Report: https://www.annualcreditreport.com Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) - Debt Collection Scams: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/debt-collection Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) – FTC: https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/statutes/fair-debt-collection-practices-act Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) – FTC: https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/statutes/fair-credit-reporting-act Credit Karma: https://www.creditkarma.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:36.9	Three tips for paying off debt in collections by Camico of
0:40.7	thebudgetmom.com. There's nothing fun about picking up your phone and hearing a debt collector on the
0:47.2	other line. Opening your mailbox to find a pile of collection letters can make your stomach drop too.
0:53.4	But when you're working on your budget
0:54.8	and trying to figure out which debts you should pay first, it's usually best not to let pressure
0:59.9	from debt collectors change your plan. Not paying a collection amount because you can't afford it right
1:05.4	now doesn't mean you plan to ignore the debt forever. Eventually, you may come to a point financially where you're ready
1:12.4	to start tackling collection accounts. When the time is right, here are three smart tips for
1:18.2	paying off debt in collections. Tip number one, research first. Unfortunately, we share our world
1:26.2	with dishonest people. While there are many legitimate debt collectors,
1:30.8	there are also scammers who will try to trick you and steal from you. If a collection agency contacts
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