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 How do I lower my Old Navy, American Express and Chase card interest rates?
I have been late paying once or twice on them all I think....


 How much does a prepaid visa card cost? and how much can u put on it?

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also is there a expreation date of the card???????...


 A debt of over 15 year old?
a debt agency says we owe money from 15 years ago! Can they still try and get the money back?...


 If put an $8,000 purchase on my credit card but pay it off immediately, will I incur any charges?
My credit limit is $17,000....


 Victoria's Secret angel credit card?
My girlfriend wants to get an angel credit card from Victoria's Secret. If she applies in store, will she be able to have it that day? How does the whole process work?
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 How can i build my credit?
I am young and have been trying to establish some type of good credit. Besides the normal- renting an apartment, buying a car, having bills in my name, making sure i pay on time, and applying for ...


 How much could someone actually do with a million dollars(like give examples!)?
It just doesn't seem like that much money to me. Someone asked on here, if someone offered you one million dollars would you stop watching television forever and I said no, even though I barely ...


 I have a credit score of 575?
and i payed down half of my credit card. and payed off a collection do you think it should bring my score up by 5 or more points did this biginning of last month
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 I'm broke and I can't pay my credit card... what should I do?
My company closed and I'm out of job at the moment but it would take some time for me to recover financially. I can't pay my credit card. What should I do? Please help......


 Is there a Credit Card for people with Bad Credit who need a Second Chance?
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 How can i fix my credit of i just don't have enough money to pay my old bills? I don't want to claim bankrupt
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 I have a very bad credit score and I need a loan,Does anyone know of Institutions that lend to people like me?
I don't have it because I don't pay creditors back, but because I just got divorce and my husband ruin both our credit. (why I am divorce) Anyhow, I am trying to rebuilt my credit, but I ...


 How many credit cards should I have?
I am new to the world of credit! I currently have 2 credit cards from Bank of America and Wells Fargo for 2 months. Should I still apply for another one or two or three?? If so, what's d' ...


 Closing A Credit Card?
If you want to close a credit card will it affect your credit (will your credit score be low) b/c a want to close a Best Buy Credit Card and i dont want anything from them anymore i have other credit ...


 I need to find a loan shark... I know possible outcomes...I don't care... I need a grand and fast HELP?
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 There are 3 people in my family with the same name but different SS# having problems with credit HELP US?
Me, my sister, and my aunt have the same name but we have different SS#'s my sister middle name is different but the initial on middle name is the same my aunt and my name are exactly the same. O...


 I owe the chinese money for bounced cheques, and they want me to pay there bank charge to, should i have to???
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 Could eny one tell me how to better my credit raiting coz its crap?
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 Is there any banks that let 17 year olds have there own banking accounts??
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 Where is a good place to get a car loan or a home equity loan if you have not so perfect credit?
where is a good place to get a loan for poor credit. my x husband ruined my credit now i need to get a car or a home equity loan any suggestions?...



ABCSMOM
I'm 18 and a first year college student who wants to build credit, what is best,gas,major or store to apply
first time applying for credit
                     
 




echo
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For major cards, go with the student cards. You will have some great rewards with them.

Try Citi. They usually approve students with out credit history.
You might get a limit between $300 and $1500.

Dividend Platinum Select and mtvU Platinum Select seem to have the best rewards.

Stay with prime lenders. That way not only will the cards grow with you, but you will be building a good history with the prime companys.

Try to stay with only one to three major cards. I wouldn't recommend any more than that for now.

As for gas cards, Chevron/Texaco has a great builder/rebuilder card if you don't qualify for the regular gas card.

For store cards, I would suggest going with the stores that you like to shop at. Again, limit your cards.

After you graduate, you will have a lot of great history to build on. (as long as you keep your payments up and utilization down)


jodi_lynn_124
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You can also ask someone who has really good credit to add you on one of there cards as a Authorized user it will go on your credit. I have a younger sister who at the age of 20 had a 720 rating and just last month at age of 22 bought her first house. All thanks to my mom. She told me today when she first saw her credit report she thought there was something wrong she didn't remember having a credit card with a very high limit :) not knowing it was my mothers card :)


yums
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read tips on debt/credit and credit scores on this site


ghosthawk
paying off a loan though a bank is the best way to build credit take out a small loan and repay it (maybe a car loan?)


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CheeseyGriller
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When I entered college 3 years ago I applied for a credit card through Bank of America (Visa). I have kept good with all my payments and every year they have added $600 to my limit (it also started at $600). I have since been able to apply for other things (loans, additional credit cards) and have been accepted because I have several years of credit and good standing. In any event, getting a major credit card is very helpful, and limiting the amount of credit cards is also helpful.


Freddie
I would suggest opening a Visa or Mastercard if you can get approval. Your local bank or credit union may have cards available. If you cannot get approved for one of these major credit cards, then look into getting one credit card from a store you frequent, probably your best bet is a store such as Target or a grocery chain. If you get one from your favorite clothing store, it might be too tempting to charge too much. Once you have held the store card for a few months, you should not have a problem obtaining a major credit card. After you obtain the major credit card, you should weigh carefully your options for any store credit cards, if the benefit of obtaining the card is worth the hassle and possible expense of another account.


whats_my_name_dont_forget_it
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Exxon is good, but you need to be careful and understand with one mistake your intrest rate can sky rocket and there will be nothing you can do about it. Some colleges have workshops on it sometime, you should see if your school offers one and go to it! The rent to own stores are good too, just make sure you will be able to pay the bill to keep yourself out of debt. Read the fine print, and if you don't understand ask someone who may know.


Studio7
The best way to establish credit is to open a revolving account first, most commonly used at department stores & such. The key is to have 3 years of residence at one address & 3 years of steady work listed on the application. Also, consider all your monthly expenses. Your income must be at least 1.5 times what you expend. Anything less than that, it's a 50/50 chance of approval.


anisarkisyan
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Most store cards want to see another form of id with a visa log on it. If you have an account with a bank you can show them your debt card. Most credit card copanies charge a fee to be a member. So if you are not going to use the card dont' get too many. And besides have alot of credit cards is not the best thing.


Just_curious
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A credit card should be good start, there are some student friendly credit card that has rebate for gas.


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