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What credit card to get at 18 and not a college student? April 22, 2010

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Bryce asked:


I always thought at 18 they love to give you credit cards, I’ve tried Capitol One, Chase, a QT credit card, and a Best Buy one. All deny due to no credit history. I obviously can’t get Credit history if they won’t let me have credit. I Work 2 jobs and just want to have one just in case and to actually build my credit. What’s going on and why do i keep getting denied?

How does your credit get affected by a closed credit card account due to a stolen credit card? April 20, 2010

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Stuck in the Middle Ages asked:


What happens to one’s credit when the person’s sole credit card is taken and used illegally? We’re not sure how this will affect efforts to refinance, as this is my wife’s only credit card. She will be receiving a replacement in the next week and will have an affidavit indicating that the charges were not hers.

Any suggested approaches to ensuring that her credit info is considered before the card was stolen and the account closed?

What is the easiest credit card to qualify for? April 19, 2010

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Curious Kat asked:


I have no credit/bad credit, and have trouble even getting a department store card. Isn’t there a credit card that I can qualify for and work towards buiding my credit?

Is there any bank that dosn’t use the CheckSystems Verification to determine if your approved? April 19, 2010

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Saneka asked:


If so can u give me the name of the bank plz? I screwed up with a previous bank so whenever i try to apply for one I dnt get approved.

What are the chances of getting an Auto Loan from a credit union? April 18, 2010

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tamica asked:


Hi I am really in need of transportation and was wondering if a Credit Union would be the best way to go for an auto loan. I am 19 years old and don’t have the most established credit but all I am looking for is $4,500 and I will have $1,000 for a down payment. Does anyone even offer auto loans that small or would I have to look into a different kind of loan?

Thank You.

Can my credit card company unilaterally lower my Credit limit at its discretion? How likely is this? April 17, 2010

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Mark R asked:


I have a credit card with a credit limit of $12,500. I have not only been making the payments each month, but I have been paying off my monthly balance at the end of each month consistently. My father told me that, given the situation of today’s financial market, the bank can decide to lower my limit. Is this possible? Is this likely? If so, what factors would influence their decision to lower my credit limit?

How do I start building a credit history? April 17, 2010

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Vivian asked:


Do I have to open a checking account first, and apply for a card within my bank? Or is there a credit card (not a debit card) that I will automatically be approved for, even though I don’t have a credit history?

What credit card would you recommend for someone trying to re-establish good credit history? April 17, 2010

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Tamborine asked:


I have decent credit but I had cancelled all my cards when trying to get out of debt. I am now free of all unsecured debt but I need to have a card so in the future I won’t be hurt by having no credit.

I’m thinking I want a card with no annual fee and a low APR. The card would only be used very occassionally and paid off immediately. I have no desire to repeat previous mistakes.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good card for this purpose?
Okay, as I said, but everyone is skipping, is that I have decent credit. My credit score is 700.

When I got into trouble I went into debt consolidation right away BEFORE my credit got screwed up.

But I do appreciate those of you who are taking the time to answer.

What exactly is an installment loan and how do you get one? April 14, 2010

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Matt asked:


I’m 18 and trying to build credit, and I’m looking to get an installment loan.

Would it be a type of loan where I would take out, say, $1000 and put up $1000 of my own as collateral? I know that I pay it off over a set amount of time at a set interest rate.

I’m just wondering if it’s the kind of loan where I would put something up as collateral or how does it work?
I already have a credit card.

How much credit could I get pre-approved for with normal good credit? April 14, 2010

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Woodrow asked:


I was approved for a credit card with a limit of $1000. I have normal credit. I’m interested in starting a business, but I’ll need more money available to borrow. What would my limit be on one of those “pre-approved” credit cards with excessive interest rates that are available to everyone?

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