It's a morbid yet common worry: What happens to credit card debt when you die? The average credit card debt among those who carry a balance currently sits around $6,730 according to Experian, which ...

I learned that closing a card won't necessarily tank your credit score. But that doesn't mean you should do it. Liliana Hall was a writer for CNET Money covering banking, credit cards and mortgages.

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