Sentences with phrase «keep your cards open unless»

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The length of time you've had credit: Longer is better, so keep old accounts open unless there is a compelling reason to close them, such as an annual fee on a card you no longer use.

Hi I am a senior professional from india; I do not know how i got into this scam, I JUST THOUGHT OF trying by filling in the details; I got a call from a south indian guy who asked me to deposit 100 $ thro» credit card; i did so immeadiately; I was told that some executive will call soon; i received a call from One Mr. Samudu, a srilankan from greece; he asked me to deposit 1000 $ to get bonus and also immediate profit; i am always careful, but do not know how I got into trap; I made another 1000 $ thro; credit card; He asked me to start the trade in EUR / US $ and asked me to keep it open till he advises; I saw the money losing and sent mails; the reply i got was to have patience, I lost 230 $ in first trade; the trade was done without stoploss,; A Indain lady, susan Thomas asked me to send the ID card & Credit card details; I told het that unless i get into profit, I will not send details; Therefater the Srilankan made me to trade in Gold & silver; I said i will trade with minimum profit till I recover the loss; I recovered some loss; But last week the same guy asked me to open two trades simultaneously in Gold & silver buy posItions with 10 & 15 $ profit, without stoploss;

The CU's cash secured credit cards have no annual fee, so unless I am missing something, it should not harm my history just to keep it open (and keep them at ~ 20 % utilization).

The strategy: Avoid opening new accounts unless necessary, and keep your oldest credit cards active (assuming you pay any new charges in full).

Given that, when you pay off everything but the mortgage you are reducing your credit mix, UNLESS you keep your credit card accounts open.

Why it's wise to keep a card open — and when it's OK to close it — Keeping a card open is the best way to keep your credit from harm, unless it might lead you to overspend.