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Approved for Freedom!

I know I probably shouldn't have done it, but I did. And here is my reasoning behind it.

 

I now have all of the cards I would ever want at the age of 20. I have no need for any more cards, auto loans, or any other type of credit for a good number of years. I will be in the garden for at least 1 year, most likely longer (unless I get pulled for an apartment or something like that after I graduate in a year). Also, having gas be 5% cash back twice a year is going to be rather nice, as gas is a major portion of my monthly expenses.

 

Approved for $1k limit with the highest APR listed, but I don't plan on carrying a balance. I have learned so much from this forum and hope that everyone can understand my reasoning behind the application. You have all turned me into someone who understand and respects credit, but does not fear it like most. Thank you for that.

 

See you in the garden!

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Anonymous
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Re: Approved for Freedom!

Congrats on the approval!

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GlocksAndCredit
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Re: Approved for Freedom!

CONGRATS on the Card. I'm only 20 as well - And say the same thing when I get a new card. But the truth is - IF you're lurking this forum, you're going to find something to app for it's inevitable.... errrrr Smiley Happy

 

Congrats Again and Garden on!

CSP $9500, CapitalOne VentureOne Sig Visa $8000 Chase Freedom Sig Visa $5000, Citi ThankYou Preferred Sig Visa $5000, Amazon Store Card $5000, Discover IT $4800, CapitalOne Quick Silver MasterCard $4000, Fidelity AMEX $4000, Sallie Mae Mastercard $3300, Hilton Honors Sig Visa $3300, Citi Double Cash $2700, SunTrust Cash Rewards $2500, Citi Simplicity Visa $2300, AMEX BCE $2000, AMEX Everyday $2000, AMEX Delta SkyMiles $2000, Amazon Reward Visa $1800, BP VIsa $1800, Barclays Apple Visa $1700, Suncoast FCU $1000, Target REDCard $900

Current Scores: EQ 727 (Fico), EX 735 (Fico) **In the Garden unti....forever.
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Anonymous
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Re: Approved for Freedom!


@collinsridge wrote:

CONGRATS on the Card. I'm only 20 as well - And say the same thing when I get a new card. But the truth is - IF you're lurking this forum, you're going to find something to app for it's inevitable.... errrrr Smiley Happy

 

Congrats Again and Garden on!


This is true, but I really am done. I think my parents/DGF are going to murder me when they find out. But in the end, its my choice and I did what is right for me. Garden strong from now on!

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GlocksAndCredit
Regular Contributor

Re: Approved for Freedom!


@Anonymous wrote:

@collinsridge wrote:

CONGRATS on the Card. I'm only 20 as well - And say the same thing when I get a new card. But the truth is - IF you're lurking this forum, you're going to find something to app for it's inevitable.... errrrr Smiley Happy

 

Congrats Again and Garden on!


This is true, but I really am done. I think my parents/DGF are going to murder me when they find out. But in the end, its my choice and I did what is right for me. Garden strong from now on!


What other cards do you have?

CSP $9500, CapitalOne VentureOne Sig Visa $8000 Chase Freedom Sig Visa $5000, Citi ThankYou Preferred Sig Visa $5000, Amazon Store Card $5000, Discover IT $4800, CapitalOne Quick Silver MasterCard $4000, Fidelity AMEX $4000, Sallie Mae Mastercard $3300, Hilton Honors Sig Visa $3300, Citi Double Cash $2700, SunTrust Cash Rewards $2500, Citi Simplicity Visa $2300, AMEX BCE $2000, AMEX Everyday $2000, AMEX Delta SkyMiles $2000, Amazon Reward Visa $1800, BP VIsa $1800, Barclays Apple Visa $1700, Suncoast FCU $1000, Target REDCard $900

Current Scores: EQ 727 (Fico), EX 735 (Fico) **In the Garden unti....forever.
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Anonymous
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Re: Approved for Freedom!


@collinsridge wrote:

CONGRATS on the Card. I'm only 20 as well - And say the same thing when I get a new card. But the truth is - IF you're lurking this forum, you're going to find something to app for it's inevitable.... errrrr Smiley Happy

 

Congrats Again and Garden on!


Haha, so true!

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Anonymous
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Re: Approved for Freedom!


@collinsridge wrote:

@Anonymous wrote:

@collinsridge wrote:

CONGRATS on the Card. I'm only 20 as well - And say the same thing when I get a new card. But the truth is - IF you're lurking this forum, you're going to find something to app for it's inevitable.... errrrr Smiley Happy

 

Congrats Again and Garden on!


This is true, but I really am done. I think my parents/DGF are going to murder me when they find out. But in the end, its my choice and I did what is right for me. Garden strong from now on!


What other cards do you have?


Cap1 QS (was PC'd from a Journey last week. No HP on that one) $500, Discover IT $1k, AMEX BCE $2k and now Freedom $1k.

 

So total credit is $4500

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myjourney
Super Contributor

Re: Approved for Freedom!


subsnao wrote:

I know I probably shouldn't have done it, but I did. And here is my reasoning behind it.

 

I now have all of the cards I would ever want at the age of 20. I have no need for any more cards, auto loans, or any other type of credit for a good number of years. I will be in the garden for at least 1 year, most likely longer (unless I get pulled for an apartment or something like that after I graduate in a year). Also, having gas be 5% cash back twice a year is going to be rather nice, as gas is a major portion of my monthly expenses.

 

Approved for $1k limit with the highest APR listed, but I don't plan on carrying a balance. I have learned so much from this forum and hope that everyone can understand my reasoning behind the application. You have all turned me into someone who understand and respects credit, but does not fear it like most. Thank you for that.

 

See you in the garden!

Congrats 
ERT watchlist Smiley Surprised

 

Before you app think...
Have you done your research of the CC?
Does it fit your spending?
Do you have a plan for the bonus w/o going into debt?
Can you afford the AF?
Do you know the cards benefits? Is it worth the HP?
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MsLadyRover
Valued Contributor

Re: Approved for Freedom!

Congrats!



Starting Score: 639 (Walmart TU)
Current Score: TU 715 (Barclay) EX 685 (myFICO) EQ 697 (myFICO)
Goal Score: 700 Across the Board (Mortgage Goal Achieved 1/31/2012!)

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djc1puno
Valued Contributor

Re: Approved for Freedom!

Wtg! Congrats Smiley Wink


GARDEN GOAL: MARCH 2014
LAST APP: 08/20/2013
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