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I wanna sign up for my 4th credit card, should I cancel one?

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Kenny

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I'm in my third year of college, and my oldest card is an MBNA card I've had since senior year of high school. My FICO is currently ~700. I have a total of 3.5k of credit, with one card providing me 2k.

I just signed up for a Chase card (two weeks ago) because of a good promotion (3% back on gas). I'd like to sign up for an Amazon card because of their $30 off first purchase, and Amazon points to earn me certificates. Should I cancel one of my cards?

Or would it be better to just use all the cards lightly?
 
Originally posted by: Kenny
I'm in my third year of college, and my oldest card is an MBNA card I've had since senior year of high school. My FICO is currently ~700. I have a total of 3.5k of credit, with one card providing me 2k.

I just signed up for a Chase card (two weeks ago) because of a good promotion (3% back on gas). I'd like to sign up for an Amazon card because of their $30 off first purchase, and Amazon points to earn me certificates. Should I cancel one of my cards?

Or would it be better to just use all the cards lightly?
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Never cancel a card. Just do not use it.
 
Originally posted by: Kenny
I'm in my third year of college, and my oldest card is an MBNA card I've had since senior year of high school. My FICO is currently ~700. I have a total of 3.5k of credit, with one card providing me 2k.

I just signed up for a Chase card (two weeks ago) because of a good promotion (3% back on gas). I'd like to sign up for an Amazon card because of their $30 off first purchase, and Amazon points to earn me certificates. Should I cancel one of my cards?

Or would it be better to just use all the cards lightly?
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I wouldn't. I wish I hadn't opened up as many CC's as I did in college. I'm still paying them off 2 years later...

 
Having too much credit hurts your score. Canceling hurts your score. Maybee you should stick with what you already have.
 
Originally posted by: Raincity
Having too much credit hurts your score. Canceling hurts your score. Maybee you should stick with what you already have.
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Sounds good. I have no problem paying off my balances, I just have too many cards. I guess I won't be signing up for anymore for a while.
 
The FICO score will come into play when you need a morgage. The 700 score is borderline for sub and prime rates.
 
Originally posted by: Raincity
The FICO score will come into play when you need a morgage. The 700 score is borderline for sub and prime rates.
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When I worked as a mortgage consultant, the borderline was set at 650. We worked with banks such as abn amro and bofa.
 
stupid BOA. I had to cancel a credit card I had with them (secured...) hopefully it doesn't hurt my score too bad.
 
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