Tag Archives: Credit Score

Can credit card companies close your accounts without warning? How does it affect your credit score?

Sara asked: I received a letter in the mail from Juniper (iTunes Rewards) stating that they have closed my credit card account due to inactivity. I opened the account about 18 months ago and have never actually used it. Can they close my account just like that without any warning? How should I handle the … Continue reading

What credit card would you recommend for someone trying to re-establish good credit history?

Tamborine asked: I have decent credit but I had cancelled all my cards when trying to get out of debt. I am now free of all unsecured debt but I need to have a card so in the future I won’t be hurt by having no credit. I’m thinking I want a card with no … Continue reading

My credit card balance is over 50%. How long will it take my credit score to go back up?

Casey asked: Hi. I recently just got my first credit card ever and used it to make a $1600 purchase. The credit limit is $3000, so obviously I’m over 50% of the balance, and I just learned that’s bad for credit scores. I expect to be able to pay off the purchase in the next … Continue reading

What happens to credit score if you close a store credit card?

bluetsuki32 asked: I have a few store credit cards (Macy’s, Banana Republic, etc) in addition to a major credit card. I want to cancel some of the store credit card, but I don’t know how that effects my credit rating. I think closing credit cards in general lowers credit scores, but what about those store … Continue reading

What credit card out there has the easiest approval?

youresoscene_xxx asked: I have some credit, but not a whole lot. My credit score is 628. I also have a delinquncy with Chase, which I am trying to pay off now, but I want to get a different credit card in the mean time to make payments on that to increase my score. So what … Continue reading

What should I do if my credit card application was denied?

asked: I just tried submitting an online application for Capital One after receiving an offer in the mail but it was denied right away. I read somewhere that your credit score can be lowered from getting denied from too many. It’s my first time trying to get one so I’m not sure what I’m supposed … Continue reading

How do you get a credit card with bad credit?

Heedie asked: I am trying to pick my credit score back up off the floor and have heard that you can do this by applying for credit cards and making the payments on them. Nice! Except, I went through a divorce and my credit is now lowsy. I pay all my bills on time and … Continue reading

What are the odds that my credit card application will be accepted with a credit score of 749?

Tim asked: I am a college student, and i would like to get a Discover Student Open Road Card, I would like to know the likelihood that I will be denied.http://1mortgagecalculator.info

How to choose a best credit card? I am a college student. What are the features that I should focus on?

astrosatdal asked: What are the things i should do after I choose a credit card? How to maintain the best credit score? How does credit score work? I want to know everything about credit card.http://1mortgagecalculator.info

Credit hit with mortgage application and credit card application?

Raj asked: I would like to apply for a credit card. Will the application impact my credit score if I apply for a mortgage 3 weeks down the road? thankshttp://1mortgagecalculator.info