Should I close my credit card to get my score mortgage-ready?
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Credit scoring effect of opening vs. closing credit cards
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June 21, 2018
How do I remove old negative items from my credit reports?
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Will closing card with a remaining balance hurt my credit?
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Credit score impact of ignoring card debt while living on Social Security income
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May 17, 2018
Can immigrants transition from ITIN to SSN without hurting their credit score?
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Paying off in full vs. settling maxed-out card debt
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April 26, 2018
Individual vs. combined utilization: Which one has greater effect on score?
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