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 I need some extra cash?
I work full time but really need some extra cash I would be willing to work from 6pm - 11pm most nights and also weekends. What type of job could I find that would fit in with those hours also any ...


 Bad Credit At 18..but before I was legal.It Wasn't' Me.Help Me?
I have just recently turned 18 years old last month.I applied for a credit card but was denied. So I decided to check my credit report.Anyway,I discovered that things such as credit cards were taken ...


 Have you ever been in over $50K of debt, & eventually got out of it? Is it possible?
I'm talking about credit cards, student loans, lines of credit, financing cars, homes, etc.

How did you do it? I know you had to work, but did you have to work enough to be ...


 Extremely bad situation need credit advice?
I got my first credit card when I was 18 thinking I was cool now 23. Now I have 6 in total credits cards all maxed out about 7000 in debt in all 6 not to mention almost all are written off since I ...


 Will they catch me if I...?
order a magazine in someone else's name with payment option of "Bill Me Later"...


 21 and need help badly with credit repair.?
I am 21 and have a 550 credit score. I am buying a new truck in a week or two. I got an interest rate on 24000 of 23% I have had my credit reprt for about a month. I have about 10000 in debt some ...


 What steps should you take to rebuild your credit after bankruptcy?
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 Where would I start first on repairing my credit? Should I get reports from all credit agencies?
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 Second Chance Banking or Best Prepaid Debit Card?
I've been on a quest to find the best prepaid debit card. I used to have one through Virgin Mobile that allowed you to pay a direct fee monthly and you could use the card as often as you liked. <...


 Will the fed be raising interest rates again?
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 Where to get a credit card for someone with very little credit?
I'm sure many of you have been in the same boat as me. I'm 24, not much credit to my name and I've tried about 5 different places (Amazon, Ebay to name a few) and all have rejected my ...


 I'm new to the USA, how do I start credit?
Hi, recently I moved to the USA, right now I'm seeking to complete my steps of the USMLE and hopefully getting into a residency program at a hospital near 'home'.

Thing is ...


 Cleaning up credit?
I am working on cleaning up my credit after some hard times. I have a few things that have been sent to collections. Is it better that I pay the collection agency or the place where the debt ...


 How do i get out of credit card debt?
I am being smothered by credit card debt please ...


 Is a 836 reasonable credit score?
I checked it with experian and that was the score is that good for a 24 years old guy?...


 Would i be able to get a pay monthly phone if i dont have a credit or debit card.?
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 I have 15 credit cards and I would like to close at least 5 cards ikea amex gold amex one capitol one and hsn?
what should i ...


 I am having trouble getting student loans because of a lack of credit history.?
I applied for an additional student loan for this coming school year, but I have been declined by every lender due to a lack of credit history. I thought I could get a credit card to help add to my ...


 What do I do? My mom ruined my credit.?
I need help!!! I'm 25 years old and have only held 2 credit cards in my posession that I always pay over the minimum amount or completely if possible and a student loan that in deferment till D...


 Debit card question?
once ive withdrawn the maximum amout from an ATM can i still use my card in the supermarket to make a payment? ( dont want to be embarrassed at the checkout!)
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What is the best way to close all your credit cards?
                     
 




coreys1247
If you close them, IT WILL HAVE AN ADVERSE AFFECT on your credit score.



Just pay them off and lock them up.


http://www.expert-credit-advice.com/common_credit_myths.htm


ericrop2000
longs no fee i bug them everytime till they do


bic
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make sure they're all paid off the call the company.


leigha
pay them all off, start with biggest interest ones first, keep up all monthly payments on the others while you do it, or you will incurr charges and never got rid of them


STEVEN F
Closing ALL of your cards may not be a good idea. If you decide to close some, keep the oldest accounts open. The average age of accounts is a factor in your credit score. Write a letter to the issuer of any cards you decide to close. The letter should request the account be closed and that your credit report should reflect the account was closed "at customers request". This indicates YOU closed the account, not the issuer. The address to send this letter is usually different than the payment address. You should by able to find it on your statement, or by calling the customer service number on the back of the card.


Erin
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You don't want to close them because it looks bad to have a high debt/credit ratio. For example if you have five cards with 1000. each available with 100 on each... it looks better to have 500/5000 used, than if you had 2 cards with 250 on each, you'd have 500/2000 used. If you don't want to use them, don't use them, but it's best to keep open to build good credit.


Mariposa
You'll take a hit to your credit if you do.


Vero
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Get a consolidation program or consolidation loan...it really works...


kimberlylroderick
It depends on whether you have a balance on them or not. If so I agree with consolidation them. Otherwise contact each company and close them all. Also request a letter in writing that they are closed. So companies will try and get you to stay, listen to them, they may give you a much lower APR than you already have. Best of luck to you.


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