There's no magic number, but most credit experts recommend 3–5 active credit cards for optimal score impact. More cards mean higher total available credit, which lowers your utilization ratio and adds tradelines. Here at Credisure Fix, we'll help you understand exactly which cards to keep, which to add, and how to structure your credit mix.
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