What to do with an old or expired credit card
There are plenty of reasons to get rid of old credit cards. Here’s what to consider before you do.
5 min read
May 08, 2024
Kendall Little
Former Reporter, Credit Cards
Kendall Little is a former personal finance writer covering credit card news and advice at Bankrate. She is originally from metro Atlanta and holds bachelor’s degrees from the University of Georgia in both journalism and film studies.
Before joining Bankrate in August 2018, Kendall worked in digital communications throughout various industries, including education, health care and television. Follow her on Twitter: @kendallnlittle.
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