I looked for a help section but couldn't find one.
A buddy of mine just registered for EF, but every section he tries to post in, it says Platinum Membership required.
Is this the case now for all new members?
True, you can get your actual Eq FICO from myfico, but be aware that the Trans Union score they provide is an outdated model, not commonly used by creditors. I wouldn't recommend paying for your Tu score there.
Bingo.
It's exactly why they didn't send his case to the grand jury. They knew the grand jury would NOT have true billed him. They leave it to the "special prosecutor" to decide. This ensures he goes to trial, but a jury will never convict.
I can't wait for the day he walks as a free man and...
By closing the account, it will affect your AAOA - that stands for average age of accounts. Your FICO will be affected, as 15% of your score is based off age.
Your decision ultimately.