 TITLE: What to Know Before Closing Your Old Credit Cards CONTENT: Deciding Whether to Close a Credit Card\n---------------------------------------\nLike many financial decisions, there are lots of considerations to weigh when you're looking into canceling a credit card. Your decision will be a personal one based on your spending habits, credit history and rewards earnings. But know that there are options as long as you advocate for yourself with your credit card issuer and approach the decision strategically.\nIf your credit health is important to you, get your free credit report and scores from Experian, and sign up for free credit monitoring to better manage your finances over the long term. END