How To Find All Your Debts

It’s uncomfortable to admit, but it’s entirely possible that you have debts you didn’t even know about.

How to Find All Your Debts

1. Check Your Credit Reports

Our first tip for finding your hidden debts is to turn to your credit report. While not every debt is reported, many are. And if you’re in collections or have owed the debt for a while, chances are someone has placed a negative item on at least one of your credit reports.

2. Go Through Old and New Mail

Take some time to gather all the mail you have. Open it and sort it, carefully looking to see whether you need to take action on something or if you might owe someone money. Keep a notebook or computer nearby so you can make a list.

3. Listen to All Those Old Voicemails

Voicemail can back up just like snail mail. Many people never actually check their voicemail, assuming those who need them will call them back or text them.

4. Contact Creditors You Think You Owe

In some cases, you know you owe someone, but it’s been a while. You can contact the last creditor you remember and find out if they still own the debt or if they wrote it off and sold it to a collection agency.

What to Do After You Find Your Debt

1. Decide Whether You Can—or Will—Pay 2. Consider Credit Repair Services 3. Keep Up with Credit Reports and Debts in the Future

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