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This answer to this depends upon your circumstances and usage. For people who can't manage debt effectively, even one card is too many.

Regarding credit scores: two to four revolving accounts managed in the following manner can add points to your score. More or less than that range add less, or begin to generate deductions, to your score. It is important to open revolving accounts early, and leave them open for a very long time. Length of time credit has been established is an important benchmark. Consumers also need to maintain revolving card balances below 30% of whatever their credit limit is. And of course, always pay your accounts on time, whether you get a bill or not.

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