These are cues people use to determine how much status a person holds and how they should be treated. Such symbols can include possession of socially valuable attributes, like being conventionally beautiful or having a prestigious degree. Wealth and the display of it through conspicuous consumption are also indicators of status.
Benefits. However, the benefit of requesting a credit-line increase can outweigh the potential negative consequences of the credit inquiry. For example, say a consumer has a balance of $1,800 on a credit card with a $2,000 limit.This is a high balance percentage--another factor than could decrease a FICO score.any factors, such as amount of debt, number of accounts, judgments, credit line increases (and decreases), and credit inquiries affect the credit score.
Three most recent Speaking of Credit stories: 1  How being denied credit affects your score â Only the hard inquiry affects the credit score of an applicant when their credit report is pulled  ... Hard inquiry warning not required â The impact of that inquiry can range from slightly harmful to positive ...