Dear Quentin, I pay for almost everything with credit cards, which I pay in full every month to avoid interest. I have done that for as long as I remember. I use them for convenience and reward points ...

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Answer: There is nothing permanent about credit scores. They change constantly, and the minor damage you do by closing a card ...

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