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Yes. Inaccurate late payments, accounts that aren’t yours, or incorrect balances can lower your score, leading to higher interest rates and reduced access to affordable credit.
Be cautious. If the debt is near the end of your state's statute of limitations for lawsuits, making a payment could restart that clock, making you vulnerable to a lawsuit. Weigh the age of the debt and your goals carefully.
You will typically be charged a late fee. Continued non-payment may lead to the debt being sent to a collections agency, which can severely damage your credit score and result in harassing collection calls. The provider may also suspend your account.
A budget provides a clear roadmap of your income and expenses, helping you identify areas to cut spending, allocate funds toward debt repayment, and avoid further borrowing.
Laws like TILA, the Military Lending Act (for service members), and state regulations prohibit specific abusive practices and require transparent disclosures.
