For these reasons, do not close unused credit card accounts or open new credit card accounts just in hopes of raising your credit score because these actions may actually lower your score. (badcreditloanservices.com)
This is also a good time to close a couple of unused credit card accounts. (abcloanguide.com)
Paying off loans, closing unused credit card accounts, and making regular payments on credit cards and other loans will help. (abcloanguide.com)