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Closing old cards and 'hacks'
Closing old cards and 'hacks' — step 3 of 4 in Credit Score Without the Myths. Closing your oldest card can shorten history. Don't close it to 'be good' if there's no fee problem.
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Closing your oldest card can shorten history. Don't close it to 'be good' if there's no fee problem.
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