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When should you close unused credit cards and will this hurt or help your credit score?
Usually closing accounts will hurt your score because if you have debt on other cards, your debt to available credit ratio will rise and it can ding your credit score.
If you close out some of your credit card accounts and continue to pay them off will that increase your credit score?
You should not close a credit card if you are still paying on it. It will bring your credit score down. Close it when you are done paying. I know this because my mom owns her own credit repair/management business and she tells me what to do with my credit cards.
Is it better to have paid off open credit accounts on your credit report or should you just go ahead and close them?
It all depends on your income. It is good to have zero balance credit cards on your credit report. But if your potential debit to income ratio is too high, having too many credit cards could be a negative reflection on your credit score.
How do you close credit cards without affecting your credit scores?
If you are responsible don't close your credit cards off, but make a purchase every month to keep it active. You could buy something for $10 - $30 dollars and put it on your credit card and pay that $10-$30 off the next day. If you don't trust yourself with credit cards then just close your account. You must get plenty of ads in the mail from credit card companies offering you different interest rates so there will be no problem reactivating any credit card.
You just finished paying off your credit card should you close the account?
Closing the account will remove the temptation to spend up the cards again but, closing the account can actually lower your credit score. You ought to take that question and your private credit information to a credit counselor for a better answer. By the way, CONGRATULATIONS on paying off the cards!
Should you close paid off cards or keep them open?
If you're not going to use them again, close them out! Even if your balance is paid up, active CC accounts appear in your credit report, and could be counted against you if you need to take out a loan or line of credit again.
If a person has high available credit on cards they will not use again should they close those accounts?
It would probably be in your best interest to close the account(s). You will be protecting yourself from identiy theft/credit card fraud. And depending on your credit terms, annual or semi-annual fees, that can be assessed whether the account is used or not.
Can you keep one of your credit cards if you file chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Yes; however, the issuer is not required to continue to extent you credit (can close the account).
What is the interest charged by Chase credit cards?
Like almost all credit card companies, Chase offers a number of different credit cards. The interest charged by Chase ranges from only a few percent to close to a standard rate (20% at most credit card companies).
How do you preserve magnets?
Do not drop magnets frequently. Do not keep magnets close to CDs, credit cards computers, television.
Are there any credit cards that won't negatively affect my credit score?
Your best bet would be to close those older credit cards. While it may take some time, your credit score can be improved. However, opening a new credit card, even if it doesn't affect your credit score may not be the best way to go. I am unsure if there is a credit card that wouldn't affect your credit score.
Should you close a credit card before getting a car loan?
NO
