Credit Reporting Guidelines on Discharged Accounts

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Tip 1 - Can Debts Discharged in Bankruptcy Appear on My Credit Report? | Nolo.com

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ivan Mose | permalink

If you discharged debts in bankruptcy, here's how they should (and should not) be listed on your credit report.

For further reading: http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/can-debts-discharged-bankruptcy-appear-my-credit-report.html ^[1]

Tip 2 - Fix Your Credit Report After Bankruptcy

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by fusion 75 | permalink

An accurate credit report reinforces your bankruptcy discharge. Understand your report and what it should say post bankruptcy.

For further reading: http://www.bankruptcyinbrief.com/credit_reports/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - Will a 1099-C Hurt My Credit Score? | Credit.com

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Mark Anwyl | permalink

If you received a 1099-C form reporting “cancelled debt income," you may wonder whether it will affect your credit scores. Find out what our experts say.

For further reading: http://www.credit.com/credit-scores/will-a-1099-c-hurt-my-credit-score/ ^[3]