Keep the credit card open First, let's take on the reasons to keep your credit card account open even if you're not using the card.

Keeping a credit card open for a long time has its benefits -- and its drawbacks. Discover what could happen when you've had a card for over 15 years.

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The OpenSky® Secured Visa® Card doesn’t require a credit check or checking account to get approved. It also offers limited rewards, but it does charge an annual fee.

Many people don’t realize that credit cards typically aren’t jointly held, and the death of the primary account holder can ...

While keeping a credit card account open is beneficial overall, there are potential drawbacks. If you've kept the same credit card for over 15 years, or you're curious about what could happen if ...