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Keep them. This will raise your credit score. Having an active account that you do not use is an excellent way to raise your credit score.

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Is it better to cancel a store credit card or keep it open and pay it off each month?

It will depend if you need the store credit card. Some people start building their credit score with the use of store credit cards. If you think you still have a use for it, then keep it and pay the total balance each month on time. However, use it only when necessary because usually store credit cards have higher interests.


What are good systems to keep your credit score high?

Generically, the following actions will help increase or keep your credit score high: * Make payments on time and every time * Don't carry a credit card balance that is more than 30% of the credit limit (e.g., for a limit of $2,000, don't carry a balance greater than $600) * Don't cancel outstanding cards * Don't apply frequently for new credit


Can I borrow more than my balance in secured bank credit cards?

No your limit is set by the balance you have on deposit with secured bank credit cards. This type of card is designed to keep you from going over the limit and gettinmg fees.


How does interest free credit cards benefit people?

Interest free credit cards benefit people by making it impossible for them to run into credit card debt. Even if they keep a balance on their credit card, which is most people.


How do credit cards affect an individual's credit history?

Credit cards impact several parts of your credit history. Pay on-time and you improve your payment history. Keep your balance low, and you improve your utilization rate. Keep you card open and active for a long time, you increase your length of history.


What are some credit cards that offer 0 balance transfer offers?

Capital One Venture Cards, Capital One Cash back and Simmons first Visa are just a few credit cards that offer 0 balance transfer offers. There are several others that you can find if you just keep an eye out.


When consolidating credit cards is it better to wait until they have zero balances then the credit report will say Closed For Consolidation NOT just Closed By Individual?

Remember if you closed these credit cards, your credit score will take a big hit! Its best to just keep the balance open but don't use the cards anymore.


If you file bankruptcy but still have some credit cards with a zero balance on them will you still be able to keep them or will they automatically be closed?

If you have credit accounts in good standing then do not include them in your bankruptcy.


Can you keep a credit card if you dont list it on your bankruptcy and want to keep it but file bankruptcy on all other debt?

You are not supposed to do this. You need to list all of your debt. In all likelihood, what will probably happen is that the credit card will find out about it anyway and cancel the card. Even if you have a 0 balance, the credit card will probably take it upon themselves and cancel the card.


Can you keep credit cards that you do not have balances on during a bankruptcy?

That is up to the CC company. Normal if you file they will cancel the card ASAP. But not always best to inform the CC company what you are doing.


Why were credit cards invented?

Credit cards were made because banks wanted to keep up with credit as in owed money better.


True or False - Credit reports determine your balance that you keep on credit cards not by what you pay down off the bill by the due date but by what balance is actually on your card on a certain day.?

False, they assume the card is at its maximum limit, because it could be tomorrow