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Discover the benefits and limitations of instant approval credit cards.
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If your credit is poor, you may have to get a secured business credit card first.
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A bankruptcy will stay on your credit report for a number of years depending on when you actually filed as well as the type of bankruptcy.
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Credit One focuses on card options for limited credit histories, poor credit and fair credit.
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Picking up a credit card after bankruptcy may seem like a huge risk, but this step could actually be crucial to your financial recovery.
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Your credit score is a measure of financial responsibility. These states have the highest average credit scores.
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Credit may seem difficult to understand, but building it is easier than you think.
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People with bad or fair credit can use hotel credit cards to earn rewards on stays.