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Tip #55 : Follow Up On Closed Accounts

You closed a store card years ago - but is it still listed as an open account?  Bureaucratic mix-ups happen, often quite frequently.  If you want to keep your credit score good, you need to follow up on financial details. 

Whenever you close an account - whether it’s a credit account, bank account, or utility company account, make sure that you get written confirmation that the account is closed and paid in full and then follow up a few months later with the company to confirm the closed account.  This simple precaution can save you hours of frustration - not to mention a lowered credit score.

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