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5 Ways to Build Credit With Your Secured Credit Card

Secured credit cards can be a great tool for building credit. Get the full value of your new card...

February 14, 2019  •  4 min read

What’s the Best Way for a Young Person to Build Credit?

There are several ways a young person can start building a credit history: Open a secured account with a...

December 11, 2018  •  2 min read

How Can a College Student Build Credit?

Dear Experian, My daughter is starting college. Is a secured credit card recommended? - SAS Dear SAS, A secured...

December 7, 2018  •  2 min read

How to Use a Credit Card to Build Credit

Owning a credit card and using it responsibly is one of the best ways to improve your credit.

October 25, 2018  •  3 min read

What Is the Equal Credit Opportunity Act?

In honor of Women's Equality Day on August 26th, learn about the Equal Credit Opportunity Act which ensures equality...

August 24, 2018  •  5 min read

How Can I Get Credit for the First Time?

“How can I get credit for the first time?” is one of the most frequently asked questions we get...

March 27, 2018  •  2 min read

Re-establishing Credit After Moving from Canada

Dear Experian,I recently moved here from British Columbia, Canada, and when I apply for a credit card here you...

January 30, 2018  •  2 min read

5 Ways to Build Good Credit Once You Have Your First Credit Card

Using a credit card smartly is one of the best and most effective ways to build your credit history...

January 22, 2018  •  3 min read

4 Ways to Build a Credit Score If You Don’t Have a Credit Card

Using a credit card smartly is one of the best and most effective ways to build your credit history...

January 22, 2018  •  2 min read

Use Credit Cards and Pay Balances to Build Credit

Dear Experian,I am trying to rebuild my credit. Is it better to keep a zero balance on the credit...

December 9, 2017  •  2 min read

4 Tips to Help Your Teen Build Credit

If you want your teens to leave the nest someday, it’s in your best interest to help them establish...

November 16, 2017  •  3 min read

How Can Immigrants Build Credit?

Are you or your friends new to the U.S. and looking for ways to build up your credit? Take...

November 13, 2017  •  3 min read

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