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    Default Amex Credit Limit and diversifying Credit

    I am 24 with 3 cards WF Platinum Visa CL 7k, Bank of America Bankamericard 14k CL, AMEX Blue Cash (Grandfathered Version) 20k CL I pay all cards in full each month. No other debts. I run 30k through the cards each year. What other things might I do to bring up my score. School loans and car have been paid in full and I am gainfully employed making 70k a year. Does anyone think a Discover card would round out my cards or not worth it. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!
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    Quote Originally Posted by alsteig View Post
    I am 24 with 3 cards WF Platinum Visa CL 7k, Bank of America Bankamericard 14k CL, AMEX Blue Cash (Grandfathered Version) 20k CL I pay all cards in full each month. No other debts. I run 30k through the cards each year. What other things might I do to bring up my score. School loans and car have been paid in full and I am gainfully employed making 70k a year. Does anyone think a Discover card would round out my cards or not worth it. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!
    Hmm.. thats a tough decision because they aren't as generous about CLs as the ones your currently have. But definitely a great card to have.
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    The 3 cards you have do sound good, but I think perhaps aiming for 5 to 7 might not be a bad idea. Not all at once, but perhaps adding one per year.
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