615 - Your Credit Limit Is TOO HIGH (Here's Why That's a Problem)

Is your credit limit too high? Learn how to safely request a lower credit limit to manage your personal finances more effectively. Most financial advice focuses on getting more credit, but having too much available can be a liability for some borrowers. This video explains why you might want to reduce your total credit limit and the specific steps required to contact your bank to make this adjustment. We cover the potential impact on your credit score and the practical reasons for keeping your credit card management simple. Understanding how your bank views a request to lower your credit limit is essential for maintaining control over your debt. By the end of this video, you will know exactly how to handle your credit limit if you decide it is simply too high. Subscribe for weekly credit card management breakdowns, and comment below if you have ever had to ask a bank to reduce your borrowing power. 00:00 Intro 00:19 Case Study - Client example of Bank Giving More Than Asked For 01:28 How Do Banks Decide Your Credit Limit 04:50 Debtasized & Brief Credit Card History 07:08 How People Very Easily Become Over Extended with Credit 09:28 What is Lifestyle Inflation 10:50 When High Credit Limits Are Actually Useful 13:01 High Credit Limit Risks & Downsides 16:08 Practical Advice on Managing High Credit Limits 20:28 Implications of Lowering Credit Limits 22:15 Keeping Up With Payments On Lines Of Credit 24:23 Dos and Don'ts of Using Credit Related Links: Debtasized Documentary: • DEBTASIZED - How Our Reliance On Credit L... Banks Are Not Your Friends - Here's Why • Banks Aren't Your Friends - Here's Why FREE How To Budget Course: https://courses.hoyes.com/courses/how... Debt Free Digest Monthly E-Newsletter Sign Up Here https://hoyes.tips/debt-free-digest-s... Debt Repayment & Consumer Proposal Calculator https://hoyes.tips/repayment-calculat... Hoyes Michalos YouTube Channel – Reliable Canadian Debt Answers by Experts / @hoyesmichalos Disclaimer: The information provided in the Debt Free in 30 Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and is not intended as personal financial advice. Individual financial situations vary and may require personal guidance from a financial professional. The views expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hoyes, Michalos & Associates, or any other affiliated organizations. We do not endorse or guarantee the effectiveness of any specific financial institutions, strategies, or digital tools/apps discussed.