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Old 10-02-2008, 01:04 AM
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Just checked my credit report and got my FICO score

It's my first time ever that I checked my credit report, and also received my FICO score which was 761.

The score is actually very good, though I do have few questions to ask.

I have 8 revolving credit card accounts open, and I utilize 1% of my total credit limit, however I have two american express business card, a GOLD and PLUM, they are not on my credit report >_<

I charge considerable amount on the Plum card cus of 2% cash rebate if paid in full balance is greater than $5000 a month, however if it's not reported to the bureau, is it hurting my score in anyways?
The only CC I use out of the 8 that appear on my credit report is Chase Freedom for my cable bill and cigarette, thus the credit utilization is very very low, what would you guys advise me to do?
Old 10-02-2008, 01:07 AM
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My score is 705. It said my newest account was 2 months ago, but I dont remember making a new credit card...
Old 10-02-2008, 01:21 AM
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im 672..
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im 715 ish
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Old 10-02-2008, 07:29 AM
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I read this on Yahoo a few days ago:

http://finance.yahoo.com/banking-bud...ow-Your-Limits

Basically your credit utilization is measured per-card. I didn't know that before, I thought it was summed accross all lines of credit. Makes me glad I'm using my highest-limit card. I usually run up 2-3k out of my 12k limit each month. And that's even kind of pushing it.
Old 10-02-2008, 09:20 AM
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I haven't checked mine in a few years, what's a good site that gives the actual number? I know you can check it for free once a year.
Old 10-02-2008, 09:57 AM
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www.annualcreditreport.com
Old 10-02-2008, 10:11 AM
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last time i checked was 748 or something...

btw freecreditreport.com is such a fucking rip off. they charged me for 2 months of $14 just to look at my score once. stupid fucks. luckily my bank refunded the money.
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Originally Posted by Fossil_TL
No numbers were given from that site Last time I knew, which was 2 years ago, it was 792, since then its been all green, a lot of good activity, I would be shocked if it wasn't over 800 by now.
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Old 10-02-2008, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by iTimmy
No numbers were given from that site Last time I knew, which was 2 years ago, it was 792, since then its been all green, a lot of good activity, I would be shocked if it wasn't over 800 by now.
You can try CreditKarma.com. It's not a real FICO number, but it is relative, so you can whip out the ruler in the shower with confidence. And it's free.

I'm a little over 8".

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Old 10-02-2008, 10:54 AM
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If you have a WAMU credit card you can view your running score. Mine was 827 but has dropped to 798 since I bought my house
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