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A couple times a year, I try to bump up the credit limits on a few of my cards. Not because I want to spend more, but because it helps keep my credit utilization ratio low. That, in turn, boosts my ...
When you request a credit limit increase, your issuer immediately reviews your risk profile. That review can raise your available credit, lower your utilization, and improve your score. Or it can do ...