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Do I need more CC or should I stop?

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Anonymous
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Re: Do I need more CC or should I stop?


@Anonymous wrote:

 

Should I get more CC or Im in good hand, just keep my payment on time and these goody will help me in the long run?


Go for Discover Smiley Wink

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KoolDev
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Re: Do I need more CC or should I stop?

What everyone is saying about sitting tight is correct.   Credit One was the first card i got rid of.  I started where you are now.  I went on a spree and got good cards last year and like Jennifer, i had too many.  I just closed two Cap 1 cards, CFNA Bridgestone card and a Home Depot.   LET THEM AGE, I would however get rid of the costly credit one.

 

Now you need to sit back and be patient.   If you do like i did and get too many, it can adversely affect you.   My scores are in the 700's now.  Payment history is 100 % and only one derog ( paid off medical collection of $156).   I called my credit union about financing a vehicle a few weeks ago.  My loan officer said they couldnt because of a BNI score that had dropped too low.  This measured the possibility of Bankruptcy if i was to use all my credit that was available.  So I am now on a mission to close all the small cards and reduce myself to 4 cards before Christmas and pay off 3 other loans i have out there.  Becareful, too many cards can hurt you.  Sit tight and let that score grow Smiley Happy

My Sock Drawer: Care Credit $4200-0, JCP 2100-0, Chase 3000-0, Chase Freedom $4500.00-0, WF $1000.00-0.00
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I still have too MANY CARDS
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