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Should I Cancel My Credit Card [Infographic]

Author: Sean P. Egen

April 01, 2020

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Thinking about canceling a credit card but wondering if doing so could affect your credit? Consider the following before cutting your card into tiny pieces.

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After realizing he couldn’t pay back his outrageous film school student loans with rejection notices from Hollywood studios, Sean focused his screenwriting skills on scripting corporate videos. Videos led to marketing communications, which led to articles and, before he knew it, Sean was making a living as a writer. He continues to do so today by leveraging his expertise in credit, financial planning, wealth-building, and living your best life for Credit One Bank.

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