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afbar1114
Valued Contributor

Frustration

I am frustrated because all my cards have low limits. I would like higher limits but I guess I need to wait for at least six months  in order to get  either a CLI or a new card ie freedom…. Or something else like discover… but I hate waiting. My FICO scores are EX: 671 EQ: 657 TU: 643. I guess I have good scores maybe a little low because of higher UTL but still confused because scores went up since bal’s posted on the cards that reported $0 last month and one went  from $0 to $357 and score didn’t move… my UTL last month was around 20% this month its around 30%. O I guess try to get it down and then ask for a CLI on 123 card and then get a freedom or discover… is that my best move? But I am going to try to wait until 3/13 to app for new cards if I can. 

AMEX PRG; AMEX EveryDay $14,800; Freedom $6k; Sapphire $7k; IHG Select $5k; Discover $2,400; BofA Better Balance $9,100; Bank Americard $5,900; Citi DC $2,700; Citi Diamond $2,500; BestBuy $20,000; Amazon Prime $5k, United Club $15,000; Home Depot $20,000; Barclays $7,500

Total Credit Limits: $122,650
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FrugalRican
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Re: Frustration

Be patient. You're doing that thing again where you want to do something "NOW" but really can't.

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afbar1114
Valued Contributor

Re: Frustration

yes that is true.. i just wish i had better limits before i went on a vacation....

AMEX PRG; AMEX EveryDay $14,800; Freedom $6k; Sapphire $7k; IHG Select $5k; Discover $2,400; BofA Better Balance $9,100; Bank Americard $5,900; Citi DC $2,700; Citi Diamond $2,500; BestBuy $20,000; Amazon Prime $5k, United Club $15,000; Home Depot $20,000; Barclays $7,500

Total Credit Limits: $122,650
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drkaje
Senior Contributor

Re: Frustration

More cards or bigger limits won't really improve the aspect of your credit related to account age.


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afbar1114
Valued Contributor

Re: Frustration

i guess thats what ill need to wait for so maybe once all my cards hit a year ill be good? and maybe get bigger limits? im still trying to decide if i should just app for freedom or do a PC from slate and then app for CSP....

AMEX PRG; AMEX EveryDay $14,800; Freedom $6k; Sapphire $7k; IHG Select $5k; Discover $2,400; BofA Better Balance $9,100; Bank Americard $5,900; Citi DC $2,700; Citi Diamond $2,500; BestBuy $20,000; Amazon Prime $5k, United Club $15,000; Home Depot $20,000; Barclays $7,500

Total Credit Limits: $122,650
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scientifics
Frequent Contributor

Re: Frustration

I would garden for a year with what you have and then try for CLIs/new cards. You should also try to get your Util down before that. If you need a higher CL for a vacation, try calling your favortie card for travel and ask if they could bump you up at all without a hard pull.

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afbar1114
Valued Contributor

Re: Frustration

the only one i would call would be BoA or Chase. so idk then...

AMEX PRG; AMEX EveryDay $14,800; Freedom $6k; Sapphire $7k; IHG Select $5k; Discover $2,400; BofA Better Balance $9,100; Bank Americard $5,900; Citi DC $2,700; Citi Diamond $2,500; BestBuy $20,000; Amazon Prime $5k, United Club $15,000; Home Depot $20,000; Barclays $7,500

Total Credit Limits: $122,650
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drkaje
Senior Contributor

Re: Frustration

Doesn't CSP start with limits in the $5K range?

 

Chase won't upgrade my Freedom to their signature version. I'll see what happens in August when it hits a year. If they're not more amenable, it'll sleep with the socks.


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Anonymous
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Re: Frustration

Would Cap One let you combine your two accounts into one?

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Anonymous
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Re: Frustration

where did you get your scores from?

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