 TITLE: Will Closing a Credit Card Hurt Your Credit? CONTENT: When It's Better to Keep the Card\n---------------------------------\nOn the flip side, there are certain circumstances when it can be wiser to keep the account open, such as when:\n*   It's the oldest account on your credit report\n*   You don't have many other open credit accounts, which can result in a thin credit file, making it harder to qualify for future credit\n*   The only reason you're canceling it is that you don't use it very often END