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What would be the best way to start building credit?

Question by g4ng5t3r: What would be the best way to start building credit? I have no credit, none at all. When I apply for several things they either say that don’t have enough information or is not available. Credit is needed and i’m not sure they best way to start it, any suggestions? Like something [...]

Q&A: Help on building credit!!!!!?

Question by ~M*a*N*d*Y~: Help on building credit!!!!!? I have a few thousand dollars in medical bills and plan on paying them off as soon as my income taxes are here. How can you build a better credit? And if I want to view my credit score, how can I do it with not having a [...]

Q&A: I really need a good car. But I don’t have any money. I just started building credit. What should i do?

Question by Jo*Marie: I really need a good car. But I don’t have any money. I just started building credit. What should i do? I need one soon. Best answer: Answer by vdepends where u live Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

would this be a benefit for building credit?

Question by Ahhhh….Yup: would this be a benefit for building credit? if somebody has great redit, and would like to increase the amount a bank will loan them it seems like it would make sence to take out loans for a certain amount, repay them faster than needed, than take loans out for more large [...]

Q&A: Building credit but I have an account in collection. Should I pay in full or in payments?

Question by m: Building credit but I have an account in collection. Should I pay in full or in payments? I have a collection account for $ 4800. I was offered to settle account for half. I have disputed the account but still it remains on my credit report. To better my credit rating should [...]

building a credit score/ credit history?

Question by john: building a credit score/ credit history? i want to build a good credit at the same time i need a car so i went to a car dealer and i got approved.. i dont have a credit card, but i have a debit card.. is this gonna help me build me credit [...]

19 years old. How do I start building my credit?

Question by kool: 19 years old. How do I start building my credit? Ok i dont have a car. So what kind of bills can i pay to make my credit good? Best answer: Answer by muneepeneepae kash. dont fret bout yer kredit. Give your answer to this question below!

I’m 18 and have no credit, but I need to start building one with a credit card. What card is the best for this?

Question by chaseechasee: I’m 18 and have no credit, but I need to start building one with a credit card. What card is the best for this? I need to start building my credit and I know a credit card is a good way of doing this. So what card is a good way of [...]

Q&A: What’s better for building back my credit – paying off car or going with consistent payments?

Question by foobarred: What’s better for building back my credit – paying off car or going with consistent payments? I filed bankruptcy about 3 years ago due to a divorce and extremely expensive custody battle. Since then, I’ve built my FICO score back up to ~689, financed a car, have new credit cards, etc. I’m [...]

I want to start building my credit, How do I do this?

Question by Blasian2008: I want to start building my credit, How do I do this? I’ll be 18 soon so how do start building my credit and keep it good? Best answer: Answer by danxtsupamodelReally and being honest with you… my husband had the same issue, he wanted to get a stereo from circuit city [...]

can i get a credit card and start building my credit at 17 years old?

Question by dominican 809: can i get a credit card and start building my credit at 17 years old? i would to have a credit card to be building my credit, so by the time im 19 or 20 il have a good amount of credit. Best answer: Answer by idontknowya u can have credit [...]

Q&A: i want to start building credit but i dont want any “secured’ cards or loans?

Question by t moneyy: i want to start building credit but i dont want any “secured’ cards or loans? Im 18 years old. I want to start building my credit, but idk how. I dont want any “secured” cards or loans. Ive applied for a few cards and have been turned down bc i dont [...]

I have American Express Gold Card-charge card. I pay $90.00 /year. Is this good card for building credit?

Question by Lipapuramundas: I have American Express Gold Card-charge card. I pay .00 /year. Is this good card for building credit? Best answer: Answer by sammyIf you’re running around with AX Gold, you shouldn’t be asking questions like this Give your answer to this question below!

Help building Credit?

Question by CreditKing: Help building Credit? I just got 2 bank of America credit cards: Bank of America Platinum Plus Visa and a Bank of America Secured Visa will having 2 cards help me build better credit? and if i close a card will it affect my credit? Best answer: Answer by Biggie @ Arbor [...]

Q&A: Good way to start building credit?

Question by Heavy P: Good way to start building credit? i want to start building credit, im 20 years old and i have always paid in full cash…its always been great, it used to be hand the cash and leave! but recently, my gf explained to me the importance of one and i finally gave [...]

If you have bad credit, what is a good way to start building it back up?

Question by anna: If you have bad credit, what is a good way to start building it back up? Best answer: Answer by Tony DTake out a small loan and pay off on time. Apply for and use a credit card and pay on time. These activities will be recorded by the credit bureau and [...]

Which is better for building credit? Auto loan or student loan?

Question by timbobelmo: Which is better for building credit? Auto loan or student loan? I already have a 710 credit score…I am 20 years old…and can honestly do either. The only difference between the two is the auto loan has a higher %rate, and the student loan has a much lower monthly payment in case [...]

Q&A: credit building question?

Question by chalkface21589: credit building question? Will it hurt my credit (if not, will it effectively build good credit?) if I only use my card for to buy gas once every 20 days (20 day grace period and gas would be about $ 35) and pay it off (for a balance of $ 0) right [...]

Question about building credit?

Question by CStars.: Question about building credit? I’m going to begin building credit soon – I was wondering what’s the best way to start, build, and maintain good credit? I know I’m supposed to open a credit card account, or buy a car or something, but I just wanted to know your opinions/ideas before I [...]

Building Credit and Credit cards?

Question by idk: Building Credit and Credit cards? I am 18 and have no interest credit card. I want to know whether you build a good credit history faster by paying it off each month or if you carry a balance over is this bad? If you carry over do u not get as many [...]