How do prepaid credit cards work?

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How do prepaid credit cards work?

By Author on Sunday, September 4th, 2011 | 3 Comments

So how exactly do prepaid credit cards work? You get one at your local WalMart or Rite Aid and then you give the cashier the amount of money you want put into the card? Is that really all there is to it? Nothing like a real credit card, obviously, right? And do these work with [...]

Are credit cards with no balance good for credit report?

By Author on Friday, August 12th, 2011 | 4 Comments

I am trying to build a better credit score. I have two credit cards, one is at 20% limit, the other at about 5%. Is it good to maintain them like this? or is it better to pay them off completely and not carry a balance each month? Also, are two enough or should i [...]

Can I call the credit card company and ask for a higher limit?

By Author on Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 | 10 Comments

I got a credit card about 6 months ago with a limit of just 0. It’s a student credit card. Can I call the credit card company and ask for a higher credit limit? I’ve heard you can ask for a lower interest rate and sometimes they’ll give it to you, but is the same [...]

Are apartments legally required to disclose a reason for denial based on credit (Fair Credit Reporting Act)?

By Author on Thursday, July 28th, 2011 | 1 Comment

Wondering because I was denied an apartment based on "credit issues" and they will not tell me why. Thanks in advance! Related Credit Card Sites

My credit is fair at best at this time. My wife is just getting her credit started?

By Author on Thursday, May 26th, 2011 | 6 Comments

I wanted to know. Is she responsible for any debt that I had before we married and how can I set up credit for her that is totally her’s and now ours. In otherwords, can she apply for credit that she is responsible only for and may I do the same. The reason as we [...]

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