Over the past week, I completed a 4 card app spree.
PenFed Platinum Rewards Signature Visa - $15,000 (PenFed has been on my wish list, love them so far)
Citi Hilton Signature Visa - $8,000 (I often stay at Hiltons, 75K bonus offer)
Citi Costco Anywhere Signature Visa - $7,000 (Already a Costco shopper, love the benefits)
American Express SPG - $5,000 (Also, a frequent guest at SPG hotels, 25K points offer)
I also opened a loan with PenFed.
Today's task is to prune down the rest of the cards. Two years ago, I was turned down for certain secured cards. Less than a year ago I was closing secured cards. Now, I'm closing store cards. I know my new cards aren't absolutely top tier but I'm happy that I was approved for each card that I applied for. That's a first!
I'm going back to the garden for at least a year, maybe more. As always, thanks to myFICO for being such a helpful community.