America Lo Unde Valla Kosam: 101 Money Saving Tips

[kakatiya]

Don't...

• Close the oldest account on your credit reports. This could cause your credit history to appear shorter and could harm your credit score.
• Just throw away old cards and expect your accounts to close automatically. The safest way to close an account is to send a certified letter to the customer service department of the credit company. You should receive an account closing confirmation letter in 10 days.
• Be pressured to cancel several accounts all at once. Gradually paying down and closing accounts may be the best plan if you are unsure about the impact on your credit score or the amount of debt you need to carry. If you want to cancel numerous credit accounts, spacing the closures over time will reduce the chance of attracting negative suspicion from potential creditors.
• Over-consolidate balances onto one card. If your credit balances rise to above 35 percent of your available limits, you may see a drop in your credit score.
• Forget to check your credit reports for updates and errors after you close your credit accounts. Wait 30-60 days for the creditor to report the closed account and the credit reporting agencies to update your records. While the accounts and their payment histories will stay on your report for seven or more years, they should be marked as "closed."

[micxas]

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