What To Know Before You Cancel a Credit Card

Listener Kaitlyn asks: How will canceling a credit card affect my credit scores? Money Girl Laura Adams explains what you need to consider before closing an account, how to minimize hits to your credit, and tips for canceling cards strategically. Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter to get more personal finance tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT https://twitter.com/LauraAdams