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It probably seems counterintuitive to reach for a debit card at the register if you want to build credit with everyday purchases. Debit card activity isn’t usually reported to the major credit bureaus ...

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Secured credit cards offer the option to build credit and establish a good credit history. At the same time, you get the convenience of a credit card to make payments online and in stores. Secured ...

Paul Soucy has led the Credit Cards content team at NerdWallet since 2015 and the Travel Rewards team since 2023; he is also director of content for Consumer Credit verticals. He was an editor with ...

Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating with a journalism degree from SUNY Oswego, he wrote credit card content for Credit Card Insider (now Money Tips) before moving to ...

Paul Soucy has led the Credit Cards content team at NerdWallet since 2015 and the Travel Rewards team since 2023; he is also director of content for Consumer Credit verticals. He was an editor with ...

Here are five ways to boost your score even if you can’t get a traditional credit card Written By Written by Staff Loans Writer, Buy Side Emily Sherman is a staff loans writer for Buy Side, covering ...

Using a credit card responsibly is an effective way to build your credit history. By responsibly, I mean keeping a low balance on your card and then paying your bill in full by the due date. Stick to ...