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Uodated. Needing advice in closing accounts

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AverageJoesCredit
Legendary Contributor

Re: Need advice from the pros in closing some accounts

Sorry guys, your right, sometimes my humor gets the best of me lol. Been following Op's journey for awhile so im Glad Morgac got it though. To the newbies, heck im still there myself lol, Penfed, Navy, and Disco are great cards to have and can grow awesomely.

Even though it doesnt really harm you to keep open if no af, if there are cards you are not using and dont plan to use but still want to close some, go ahead. I think its a luxury to have cards that you can cut and still have amazing cards left. Good luck MorgacSmiley Happy
Message 11 of 21
morgacj2004
Valued Contributor

Re: Need advice from the pros in closing some accounts

Thanks to all for the advice. It is a luxury to be able to close cards esp knowing what a struggle it was to get to this point.

AX Hilton Aspire 20k, AX Bonvoy Brilliant 15k, AX BCP 2k, AX Blue Bus Cash 15k, AX Delta Air Platinum 49k, (AU) AX Delta Gold 15k, AX Amazon Prime Bus 25k, BC Uber 29k, AKUSA FCU -10k , CITI AAdvantage Exec World Elite MC 16.5k, Discover (2) 16k, Kohls-4k, VS Comenity $3k, BofA AK Air Siggy 9.8k, WF Propel AX 5k, JCP $10k PFCU Plat Rewards Siggy 39.5k, PFCU Power Cash Rewards AX 10.5k, NFCU Flagship 50k, CLOC 15k, CITI Costco 9.5k, GAP VISA Synchrony $9k,Target MC 9k, Ulta MC Comenity 9k, Pay Pal 1k, CO Venture One 23k, US Bank Radisson Rewards Signature 10k, US Bank Fred Meyers World MC, 11k, US Bank Plat VISA 15.7k, VS Comenity 2k, 240k total available credit. Utiliz-2%, Current FICO EQ-724, EX 763,TU 802 ,Chapt 7 BK D/C 11-2012. Starting scores 520-550
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austinguy907
Valued Contributor

Re: Need advice from the pros in closing some accounts

It's like going uphill 10 miles each way in a foot of snow.  Both directions can be difficult since you put in so much effort to get some of those about to RIP.  Just light some candles and put their shredded remains in a shoe box under the bed.  Smiley Happy

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morgacj2004
Valued Contributor

Re: Need advice from the pros in closing some accounts (updated)

Thanks for the advice. For now I am going to close the following accounts

 

1. SEARS MC-CITI-2k

2. Virgin Visa -Comenity-4K 

3. Cabelas -WFB-10k

4. BofA Travel Rewards-1k transfer CL first to AK Siggy

5. AA Aviator Red MC- 4K -Barclay. Cancel once I use or transfer the 40 k miles

 

still on the fence with the BC Cash Forward-9.5k CL. Have used in the past for BT 3% Zero APR-12 month deal 

 

 

This is the first round. I use Blispay frequently and will keep open for now along with the other store cards.  Need to consider which cards to use as my daily driver.? 


AX Hilton Aspire 20k, AX Bonvoy Brilliant 15k, AX BCP 2k, AX Blue Bus Cash 15k, AX Delta Air Platinum 49k, (AU) AX Delta Gold 15k, AX Amazon Prime Bus 25k, BC Uber 29k, AKUSA FCU -10k , CITI AAdvantage Exec World Elite MC 16.5k, Discover (2) 16k, Kohls-4k, VS Comenity $3k, BofA AK Air Siggy 9.8k, WF Propel AX 5k, JCP $10k PFCU Plat Rewards Siggy 39.5k, PFCU Power Cash Rewards AX 10.5k, NFCU Flagship 50k, CLOC 15k, CITI Costco 9.5k, GAP VISA Synchrony $9k,Target MC 9k, Ulta MC Comenity 9k, Pay Pal 1k, CO Venture One 23k, US Bank Radisson Rewards Signature 10k, US Bank Fred Meyers World MC, 11k, US Bank Plat VISA 15.7k, VS Comenity 2k, 240k total available credit. Utiliz-2%, Current FICO EQ-724, EX 763,TU 802 ,Chapt 7 BK D/C 11-2012. Starting scores 520-550
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morgacj2004
Valued Contributor

Re: Need advice from the pros in closing some accounts (updated)

Forgot to mention I also closed my Amazon Store Card 6k CL after getting the Chase Amazon Prime card


AX Hilton Aspire 20k, AX Bonvoy Brilliant 15k, AX BCP 2k, AX Blue Bus Cash 15k, AX Delta Air Platinum 49k, (AU) AX Delta Gold 15k, AX Amazon Prime Bus 25k, BC Uber 29k, AKUSA FCU -10k , CITI AAdvantage Exec World Elite MC 16.5k, Discover (2) 16k, Kohls-4k, VS Comenity $3k, BofA AK Air Siggy 9.8k, WF Propel AX 5k, JCP $10k PFCU Plat Rewards Siggy 39.5k, PFCU Power Cash Rewards AX 10.5k, NFCU Flagship 50k, CLOC 15k, CITI Costco 9.5k, GAP VISA Synchrony $9k,Target MC 9k, Ulta MC Comenity 9k, Pay Pal 1k, CO Venture One 23k, US Bank Radisson Rewards Signature 10k, US Bank Fred Meyers World MC, 11k, US Bank Plat VISA 15.7k, VS Comenity 2k, 240k total available credit. Utiliz-2%, Current FICO EQ-724, EX 763,TU 802 ,Chapt 7 BK D/C 11-2012. Starting scores 520-550
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austinguy907
Valued Contributor

Re: Need advice from the pros in closing some accounts (updated)


@morgacj2004 wrote:

 

 

still on the fence with the BC Cash Forward-9.5k CL. Have used in the past for BT 3% Zero APR-12 month deal 

 

 


Discover does this all of the time not to mention they'll give you 12 mo's 0% purchases as well with a quick chat online or a phone call.  If you're not using it put something small on it each month like a cable bill and autopay.  Hit the CLI button every other month and it will blossom nicely.

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AverageJoesCredit
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Re: Uodated. Needing advice in closing accounts

Nice job on your cuts. Great to keep what works and what doesntSmiley Wink
Message 17 of 21
SouthJamaica
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Re: Need advice from the pros in closing some accounts (updated)


@morgacj2004 wrote:

Thanks for the advice. For now I am going to close the following accounts

 

1. SEARS MC-CITI-2k

2. Virgin Visa -Comenity-4K 

3. Cabelas -WFB-10k

4. BofA Travel Rewards-1k transfer CL first to AK Siggy

5. AA Aviator Red MC- 4K -Barclay. Cancel once I use or transfer the 40 k miles

 

still on the fence with the BC Cash Forward-9.5k CL. Have used in the past for BT 3% Zero APR-12 month deal 

 

 

This is the first round. I use Blispay frequently and will keep open for now along with the other store cards.  Need to consider which cards to use as my daily driver.? 


Don't just close the Aviator, roll the credit limit over into one of your other Barclays cards.


Total revolving limits 741200 (620700 reporting) FICO 8: EQ 703 TU 704 EX 691

Message 18 of 21
morgacj2004
Valued Contributor

Re: Uodated. Needing advice in closing accounts

Exactly. That is what I did the last time I closed a card with them

AX Hilton Aspire 20k, AX Bonvoy Brilliant 15k, AX BCP 2k, AX Blue Bus Cash 15k, AX Delta Air Platinum 49k, (AU) AX Delta Gold 15k, AX Amazon Prime Bus 25k, BC Uber 29k, AKUSA FCU -10k , CITI AAdvantage Exec World Elite MC 16.5k, Discover (2) 16k, Kohls-4k, VS Comenity $3k, BofA AK Air Siggy 9.8k, WF Propel AX 5k, JCP $10k PFCU Plat Rewards Siggy 39.5k, PFCU Power Cash Rewards AX 10.5k, NFCU Flagship 50k, CLOC 15k, CITI Costco 9.5k, GAP VISA Synchrony $9k,Target MC 9k, Ulta MC Comenity 9k, Pay Pal 1k, CO Venture One 23k, US Bank Radisson Rewards Signature 10k, US Bank Fred Meyers World MC, 11k, US Bank Plat VISA 15.7k, VS Comenity 2k, 240k total available credit. Utiliz-2%, Current FICO EQ-724, EX 763,TU 802 ,Chapt 7 BK D/C 11-2012. Starting scores 520-550
Message 19 of 21
grillandwinemaster
Valued Contributor

Re: Need advice from the pros in closing some accounts


@AverageJoesCredit wrote:
Close the Penfed, NavyFed, and Discover cards!

Dont grow and not worth the headaches and heartaches.....

Keep anything Barclays and Synchrony, they will back you up till the end of the world!


"Sarcasm is a tool used for humor!" - Jim Rome

 

Joe, I enjoy your sarcastic sense of humor!

 

My wife "lovingly" refers to me as her "lovable, sarcastic, arrogant, bastard!" 

Hmm, I wonder what she means by that?? Lol


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