You might be thinking of cancelling a credit card. Perhaps you’re tired of paying the annual fee, you have no use for it anymore, or you’re ready to upgrade to a card with a better rewards program. However, closing a credit card can hurt your credit, especially if it’s an account in good standing that’s been open for several years.
When should you consider cancelling a credit card?
There are a few situations in which it may make sense to cancel a credit card.
- You are struggling to manage your debt load and are having trouble resisting the temptation of living beyond your means with the card
- The card has a high annual fee and the benefits aren’t worth it to you
Why should you consider keeping your credit card open?
- It’s the oldest account on your credit report
- You don’t have many other open credit accounts, which can result in a weak credit profile, making it harder to qualify for future credit
- The only reason you’re canceling it is that you don’t use it very often
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