Previous1 of 7NextThe number of credit cards carried by consumers is declining nationally. Check out the metro areas where people have the most credit cards in their wallets, and then find out whether it makes sense to carry multiple cards. Find the best credit card rates in your area.Source: Experian Should you carry multiple credit cards?Gallery: 5 cities with the fewest cardsFind the best credit card ratesBlog: Credit card use in U.S. citiesWhat will it take to pay off credit card?
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