Thanks for the update txjohn. You and hauling were the inspiration for me to update and add advantages accounts. My mix is now:
- 4 credit unions (CSUN, E1, Alliant, and PenFed)
- 2 small conservative banks (Simmons and First Command)
- 3 large banks (Amex, Citi, and Wells)
- 1 large conservative bank (US Bank)
With inquiries, new accounts, etc. I lost 6 points so far on each of EQ and TU. The last three CUs are due to report, so I expect a further hit.
My objective was to do it in one period of time (Feb-May), as I requested and received line increases in all existing accounts at the same time I added the others. My AAoAs is now at about 6+ years and I don't anticipate that I'll need to do any more ap or cli activity in the near future.
I am appreciative of the example that you set and thank you for sharing the strategy and great results.
Congratulations!
Starting Score: TU 766 EQ 788
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