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Closing a credit card account that is inactive? How much will it affect my credit report?

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jenahfah asked:

I’ve had this account for about two years, and I haven’t used it in a long time, and I’m thinking of closing it but I don’t know how it would affect my credit report. This is a secure credit card, with only a $300 limit. I have two other credit cards that I use a lot more often and I’ve been very responsible about paying bills on time.

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How many credit cards is too much to affect your credit score?

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ronnin72 asked:


I am going to ask another question regarding which CC should I add to my credit card profile to add to my rewards. I have excellent credit, pay my balance in full each month, and I use my CC to pay for everything I can to rack up points/miles etc.

I am at a point where I want to increase my points and miles so there are some options. The question is, what is too much. I basically share a VISA with my wife, and have an older VISA that i keep. I realize that you should keep older credit cards for history. I want to add at least one AM/EX either the Starwood points, or the Delta Miles. I also might switch our Cap1 card to the signature to get 2 points for every $1 spent, instead of 1.25 for $1. That is a new card, not a switch. And recently, I have received letters for UNITED miles (20,000 bonus) and AA Miles (21,000 Bonus). I would love to use those just to add to my miles on those flights. Could I add 3-4 cards without hurting my excellent credit? I will not rack up debt.

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How do I fix my bad credit?

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gabriel i asked:


I have bad credit. I have already consulted a “professinal credit counseler” but got a half ass response. I am not ready to pay additional money to have someone else fix my problem. I have had bad credit for about 2+ years now. I used to have decent credit. It is estimated that I have around $20,000 owed. I would like to do this myself and contact the creditors, collectors and banks myself. I just want to know what would be the right approach so that they get paid and my credit report will show that I have made and effort to do the rigth thing? I have a family and would like to buy a house one day. I also want to go into law enforcement. So credit is important to me. Any advice would help. Thanks

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How do I fix my credit when most jobs will disqualify you for bad credit?

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digitalienhead asked:


The situation seems a little unfair to me. I find myself trying to find a decent job that will pay me enough to meet my monthly obligations and make some headway in cleaning up my credit. The problem is that those jobs tend to disqualify applicants with bad credit. I’m not sure what to do about it. Can anyone offer any advice?

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What is the difference between a credit score and a credit report?

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. asked:


I did my research and I realized that i have a good credit report standing.

I only have 2 accounts that I am currently using.
Out of those two, for one I do have a balance but I always pay my bills on time except for two times when i was late because, the credit card company gave me the wrong due dates
They did remove the late fees however.
But 7 open in total.
5 unused
Two of them are sallie mae for school
and the other
1 for victorias secret- never used it. If I do use it I pay it once the bill comes
and the other two i dont plan on using.

Does that mean I have a bad credit score?

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Is there a difference between the credit report a creditor sees and your full report on file with the 3 CRAs?

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G-M-B-A asked:


Correct me if I’m wrong but when you “pay for deletion” you are paying for any record of the debt to be 100% removed from the report that a potential creditor would see (like when you buy a car or credit card) .

–BUT the debt is never actually deleted from the credit report that you and the CRA have access to.

So, there are actually 2 forms of credit report: one that potential creditors see, and one which only you and the CRA see.

Is this correct??

I am asking because in previous answers to my “pay for deletion” questions, alot of people are saying that debts are never 100% deleted from credit reports.
So that makes me wonder what the phrase “pay for deletion” means exactly?
Thanks!

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Is this a valid way to remove a bankruptcy from your credit report?

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JC asked:


I have heard this is a good way to remove a BK. See below. Has anyone tried this?

Unlike other negative information which stays on your credit report for 7 years, bankruptcy can be reported for up to 10 years.

Bankruptcy courts keep cases active for a period of two years before placing them on microfiche.

If your Chapter 7 bankruptcy has aged at least 27 months since the date of discharge, your in a great position to make it disappear forever, simply file disputes with the credit bureaus indicating that your bankruptcy was a Chapter 13 and not a Chapter 7.

You need not provide any documentation to support your dispute, the burden of proof is on the government.

Bankruptcy courts do not respond to requests for verification on cases which has been archived to microfiche, as a result the credit bureaus are required to remove the bankruptcy from your credit report.

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I have bad credit and need a loan to payoff my old debts to clear my credit where can I go to apply?

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melbaslittletreasures asked:


I am trying to fix up my homes and I have bad credit due to past problems. I would like to pay off all of my old debts to clear my credit and I would like to know where I could go to apply for a loan of at least $15,000?

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I have very bad credit and I need to be approved for a mortgage loan. What are my options?

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karnotda asked:


I am a married man with three kids. I live in the murder capital of the world. (Philly) I am trying desperately to move my family out of the city and away from sinceless crime. I also want my kids to attend better schools. My goal is to move to the suburbs and relocate my family. However I have one problem, my credit is horrible. What can I do? I need help bad!!!!!

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Bad Credit problems? please help?

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~* Pink Princess *~ asked:


When my parents separated, my father took my mom’s credit card and maxed it out. Needless to say he put us in a bad situation where now we are just trying to get my mom’s credit fixed. Right now she is having some major financial issues, is there place that will give her a loan based on her income rather than her credit!?? All she needs is about 1,500.00$ Maybe less..??

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