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When to apply for next card?

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Yasselife
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Re: When to apply for next card?

I was in a similar position 2 months ago; I accumulated $11k in cc debt over the years with an average of 23% apr; then last year I was determined to take myself out of the hole with focus, sacrifice and more control of my finances. I reduced the 11k to 6k; this forum kept me motivated and still does. Then 2 months ago I started looking  for a loan alternative; this would consolidate all the cc debt in one payment with half apr. also my scores jumped +20 points. I went with Marcus by Goldman Sachs, very smooth process, probably one of the easiest and fastest out there with direct deposit. Keep in mind if you apply for debt consolidation with them 70% will have to go to cc debt and the remaining 30% goes to your personal account.

this is my suggestion, worked for me and I think will also work for you. I wish you all the best.



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FalconSteve
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Re: When to apply for next card?

I'd wait until more of the debt is paid off, you have better odds with lower utilization

1/8/17 Discover $18300 CL- $1k SL- AU, wife
1/26/20 AmEx Cash Magnet $35k CL, wife
2/19/20 BB&T/Truist Rewards $11k SL- impulse application
2/22/20 Citi Double Cash WEMC $2.9k-->$4.4k-->$8.4k-->$13.4k-->$17.4k-->$19.4k-->$22.4k AU, wife
3/8/20 Wells Fargo Propel AmEx/Autograph VISA $2900-->$3200-->$5000-->$8800-->$13k CL- AU, wife
3/9/20 Truist Rewards $11k SL- AU, wife- impulse app
3/21/20 REDcard MasterCard (TD Bank) $2500-->$6000-->$6500 CL
11/24/20 AmEx Cash Magnet $10k SL-->36hr-->$20k-->$35k CL
6/10/21 SoFi World Elite MC $7000 SL
1/19/22 AppleCard/GS $6k-->$10k-->$11k-->$12k AU, wife
8/15/22 Chase freedom flex $10.3k SL-->$12.5k-->$15k-->$19k AU, wife
7/5/23 Lowes/Synchrony $4k-->$10k-->same day-->$35k CL
8/2/23 Chase freedom flex $19k --> $22.8k-->24.3k CL
8/2/23 Discover $8k SL
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Anonymous
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Re: When to apply for next card?

I think im going to wait and pay the debt down as mentioned above.  With the CK offers being likely bogus/fluff, it makes more sense to wait until im a better candidate

 

thanks all.

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Yasselife
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Re: When to apply for next card?

For reference; I was carrying 68% balances on 3 cards, about $150 in interest monthly. I did 1 balance transfer to BoA but only a small amount. It's important that you specify what the loan is for because they do manual reviews. A loan is less hassle and more stable than moving balances around, but that's just me.

now I pay $25 in interest a month and can focus on paying the debt sooner. Making extra payments goes to the principal; no fees. I have a 36mo and plan to pay off in 12mo



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