What It Means to Have a Delinquent Credit Card Account

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What Is a Delinquent Account?
What Does It Mean to Have a Delinquent Account?
Understanding a Delinquent Credit Card Account
Example of a Delinquent Credit Card Account
How Do Delinquencies Affect Your Credit?
How Do I Remove a Delinquency From My Credit Report
Waiting It Out
Disputing It
Negotiating for Early Removal
How Long Does an Account Stay Delinquent?
The Takeaway
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Author
Jackie Lam is a freelance writer with experience covering small business, budgeting, freelancing and money, and personal finance. She has written for more than 60 outlets, including Salon.com, CNET, BuzzFeed, Business Insider, and Time's NextAdvisor. She is currently working on her AFC® financial coaching certification to help artists, freelancers, and small businesses.
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