How many credit cards should I have?

It would be easy to fill up a wallet with just credit cards. A card to maximize airline miles. A card targeted at your favorite hotel chain. A card that gives you cash back on groceries. Even a card that earns you points when you spend at NFL games. So, where to begin? And where to end? read more

Find a number that fits your financial goals. The average American has 2 to 3 credit cards, and Credit Karma members have nearly 5 — see how you compare. read more

The most common is the FICO score, which can range from 300 (paltry) to 850 (perfect) depending on five factors: payment history, debt-to-credit utilization, length of credit history, credit mix and new credit; how many credit cards you have could significantly impact this number. read more