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It is important to hold on to them when you don't have many and you are just building your credit history. Holding on to your old card just gives a data point as to how long you have had an account. If the next card is significantly long held it doesn't matter if you close a few. Also closing that card would decrease your available credit limit if possible move the credit limit to another card managed by the bank. -
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Oh man. I'm so sorry, OP. But gosh, I'm glad that your family sorted this out. I love the moral! Yes, we need to use our voices!
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