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Kiplinger
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Ella Vincent

BIZARRE: Why you should keep your credit cards active - You Need To See This

Couple on the phone holding a credit card.

Keeping your credit cards active, even by making one small, monthly purchase, may not seem important. And if you're digging out of debt or struggling to keep your spending in check, minimizing credit card usage may be the best choice for your overall financial health.

Otherwise, consider putting any standard or rewards credit cards you haven’t used in a while into the rotation for making purchases.

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