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 When does credit start, like a credit score? Does it start when you open a banking acoount?
I don't have any credit cards and have not taken out any student loans. Kinda confused as to when it all starts....


 Doesn't anybody pay for their purchases anymore with good ol' cash?
I was in line this morning at a convenience store when the man ahead of me put a newspaper, a bottle of pop and a roll of Certs on his credit card! This is so annoying and holds up the line. What ...


 Who is to say my credit is not good enough?
All my life I have paid for anything i need in cash. Now that I want to build my credit no one will give me a chance because my score is not high enough. Who's to say that I am not a decient ...


 What is full form of ATM.?
ATM is a form of debit card....


 I have poor credit and want a credit card...?
that I can use to improve my credit score. Can anyone give me a list of companies I could try?

T...


 If someone has $20 in a bank account?
...and make a payment online for $250 using their checking account. Will that money be paid or not?

If you make a payment greater than the amount you have in the bank, will the money be ...


 I am 16. How can I get a Credit Card? I want to know the kind and the agency from which I can obtain it.?
I need help finding a credit card. Not a Check or Debit card, but a credit card. Please help me....


 What can I do once my debt has reached the seven-year mark? The debt collectors won't stop calling!?
I have old credit card debit that has been considered past due for about eight years now. How do I know if it has been removed from my credit report (or if I need to do something to have it removed). ...


 Should I make more than the minimum payment on a zero interest credit card?
Here's the deal, I'm in the first few months of a zero interest intro apr on one of my credit cards. The credit card company monitors whether I pay less than (not gonna happen), equal to ...


 Are you smart when it comes to your credit card?
I learned to only use it for car repairs and food what about you....


 Can i get a mobile phone contract without having a credit card?
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 My ex borrowed my credit card and now wont pay the balance. What legal options do I have against him?
Two years ago my ex boyfriend borrowed my credit card to purchase a computer. After I finally broke up with him and have started dating someone else, he refuses to pay off the balance of what he ...


 Im 13 i need money as soon as possible?
my parents are struggling for money at the moment. so am i. in only 13. my mum is struggling with her job, dad is gonna move out soon. we have no money at all. when i write this i am on 15p electric ...


 Can 17 yr. old's own a debit card?
I want a debit card or at least a credit card but I can not find any business that would give a person my age a card. Is there any, if so what bank?...


 Why i was rejected for credit card?
i turned 18 in december so i should have credit right? but they've told me im rejected because of a bad credit score i havnt got anything that could effect it except internet but thats always ...


 What is the best way to get out of debt?
My mum is in a lot of debt, I've been making the payments for the last year but I can't do it any more. She can't work due to a disability she's had for 20 years, so is on ...


 I have bad credit I need a loan for at least 5000 dollars can any one help,the loan is for catching up on bill
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 I am 15, and i want to learn about credit cards,can someone teach me?
i just want to know do you have to have one when you get older?

are they bad to have?

and how do they work?...


 Should I take out payment protection on my unsecured personal loan?
I am taking out a personal loan over 3 years, and have been offered payment protection which will cost almst £50 per month. I am in a very secure job (virtually no risk of redundancy) with good ...


 I just got a credit card?
I just got a platinum credit card, with a 10,000 dollar spending limit. If i spend all the money in one day will i have to pay back 10,000 in one payment or will i have to pay payments like 500 a ...



kitcatss
I have no credit and don't want a credit card?
I don't want any loans as well. is there another option for credit?
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I have no credit but I want credit in order to buy major stuff such as a house. I however don't want a credit card but I want to etasblish a credit line so i won't get charged with a high amount on mortgage.
                     
 




pepper
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If you don't want credit - then no. Loans and credit cards, a home mortgage, that's all there is.


Vultureman
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Try a rental purchase plan on a home.


ARTmom
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Just because you have a card doesn't mean you need to use it-get a good basic one. I love my AMEX and I pay it off evwery month so there is no balance. It gives me a credit ratoing too-which is excellent. put a couple little charges on it-then pay it off so you've used it-then put it away with your valubles and don't even carry it.


Elana
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Why do you credit without loans?

That is what credit is for.


jodiqmail
You want a good credit score without taking out any credit? Well, that's sort of like saying "I want a good grade in school, but I don't want to take any tests." A credit score is the history of how you pay back money that you've borrowed. If you're not willing to borrow, then you're not going to be able to build a good credit history.

You can try an alternative credit scoring system where you report your own payments for rent, utilities, etc with a company like PRBC. However, it won't show up on your credit reports from the major reporting agencies (Experian, TransUnion or Equifax), where most businesses check (i.e. an prospective employer or landlord). You're better off applying for a credit card and using it for expenses that you normally pay - like gas - and paying it off every month in full.

Good luck.


littlerascal711
you should have a credit rating, but I do not think you should have to pay for your card, (anual fee...after all they are getting the interest and that should be the fee. It is nice to have a credit card(one) for emergencies only. One way so get a llittle credit is to buy something you can afford and put it on the card and pay it when the bill comes. then if something catastrophic happens you have some credit. Abusing the credit is where you get the problems. My Mother found that she had to use a credit card when we took a vacation . she hated that. but she had one. that is the only time she has used that and she is 81


Dennis Fargo
No, if you have credit you are taking a loan one way or another.


Brad H
most of your utilities do not report credit unless it goes to collections even then it does not always happen. So unless you are willing to prove your lending worthiness you wont get a good rating unless you have a ton of money or own a house. It is like a video game you can not earn points unless you play.


heybulldog
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Find a bank that does manual underwritting. You dont have to have a credit score. It's done the old fashion way. They look at the person and not the score. Now if you have bad credit that's a different story. But, if you dont have any credit you can do it with manual underwritting.

Debt Free is the way to be.


Nickname
you should get at least one credit card cause I don't think there is any other option and it's only one


lizards
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You are in the situation where you want to purchase something and they state that you have no credit, right? In this case bills payed on time keep your credit report in the clear but does not provide actual credit. You can get a credit card (one with no or very low fees) and not use it. I am the same way, hate credit cards...they are a scam and this credit thing is a way to get people to purchase them. If you show that you pay bills and what not on time, then what is the problem?! Sucks

Oh I noticed some are saying to make a seperate large purchase such as a car. That will give you what is called a revolving debt, not credit and they will see that it is a new debt. Do not make any large loan purchases in an attempt to purchase a home.

The more you put down on the home, the better for your monthly payments, do not overdraft your bank account..you will have to explain it, rent is considered a bill not credit but they do check reference to your payments and if they are late or not, a good paying job that you have had for several months is a plus...a raise or a promotion would be very beneficial though not always an option...might be helpful advice to you


Bell L
Pay utility bills on time every month usually helps and your SMART for not wanting credit cards or loans because they are bad news and they seem to get you into debt really quick.


Ginatae
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You should get a secured credit card--this is when you put it in an account and your limit is whatever you put in. Also pay bills on time (cell phone, utilities, rent, etc.) This should help but you have to keep the accounts open and in good standing. Credit cards and loans are used to show how risky it is to lend to you but they only hurt if you don't pay. Try a small loan or minor credit card purchases and pay it on time and in full just so you have a history.


kathleen m
You could buy something "on time" (make payments), like a car. You could purchase from a catalog that offers $400-$600 worth of credit and then make your payments on time.
Good luck and may God bless you.


KarenL
Exactly what is your question or exactly what do you want?

Credit and a loan is a tautalogy.

Since you do not want a credit card (a very good attitude BTW)

What are you looking for: You could put money into an on-line bank and gain interest.

Why do you want credit? Despite what the media seeks to teach --- No one has been turned down to buy a home with cash. If you have sufficient cash you could have a skilled lawyer draw up some document so that you could "borrow" the money from your account then get a tax rebate on that "mortgage" but have a tax lawyer do that tax avoidance scheme.

No one has ever been forbidden to buy a car for cash.

Sadly, I had to obtain a credit card for a business trip after 9/11 --- The airport and hotel would not book my flight until they could do a background check -- [America has changed much in my life time (tearful icon).]


joshi809
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get a visa and every month buy something u need and when the bill comes pay it promptly , then u r on ur way to build credit.


Frau eines Zwillings
Apartment rental, a cell phone, even paying your electric bill on time can help your credit.


Yinzer from Sixburgh
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WTF? You either want credit or you don't. You make no sense.


Rich Z
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What about a prepaid card. You go to the bank or store and give them cash and they will load up your card with that amount. You can't get into debt because you are paying by cash in advance.


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You can buy a car on time payments or buy a house.


Spiritual Darren
your morals are a credit to you ?


Mrs.W
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other than an income from a job or an overdraft (which isnt exactly a loan as its just an extra tonne thats added to your bank account) but i dont agree with that either as people can get into ebt problems with anything no matter how small the amount!


denastimms
Get a secured credit card...start by securing lets say 300 usd. That way you will surely get one,,and just have something in your wallet for emergencies. You can't go over your limit because you only have 300 to spend,,so no worries,,


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