How many credit cards should you have?
There is no perfect number, but a few well-managed cards can help.
Key points
- More available credit can lower utilization.
- Each new application is a hard check.
- Annual fees add up, so keep only cards you use.
What to do next
Track your utilization on the dashboard after each estimate.
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