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starry1
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My goal cards

So I wanted to set down my goal cards and get some feedback.  My goals are very modest considering a lot of the posts here, but as a single mom, I just don't have the kind of disposable income to throw around to make an Amex or csp worthwhile.  I'm in the last two weeks of a bk7, and my plans for 2013 are to both rebuild and save aggressively. 

 

Nfcu trifecta 

walmart

jcp

target

barclays nfl or itunes

amazon

 

Those are the cards i want because i know i will use them regularly, maybe down the line a disco or Costco Amex because lord knows with two teenage football players I spend enough there to make it worthwhile. I hope I can skip cap1, but if navy decides to be conservative with me then I will go that route.  Any thoughts on who I should app with first?  Any others I should condider?  Ideally I'd like to have three cards by the end of the year and then garden the first half of 2014.


Starting Score: 11/29/12 TU 527; EQ 565; EX 564 fako - bk7 dc'd 2/15/13
Current Score: 1/22/15 TU 645; EQ 605; EX 633 New goal 675
Cap1 sec $1k (SD) / Fingerhut $2k / Flagship $12k / cashRewards $12k / NavChek $15k / Amazon $2k / Von Maur $1k / Firestone $2.2k / BCU $3k / NFL $1k / QS1 $750 / Target $400 / PPSC $800 / Conoco $700 (last app 09/29/14)
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starry1
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Re: My goal cards

I also want a Valero gas card, are those easy to get as well?

Starting Score: 11/29/12 TU 527; EQ 565; EX 564 fako - bk7 dc'd 2/15/13
Current Score: 1/22/15 TU 645; EQ 605; EX 633 New goal 675
Cap1 sec $1k (SD) / Fingerhut $2k / Flagship $12k / cashRewards $12k / NavChek $15k / Amazon $2k / Von Maur $1k / Firestone $2.2k / BCU $3k / NFL $1k / QS1 $750 / Target $400 / PPSC $800 / Conoco $700 (last app 09/29/14)
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daybreakgonesXe
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Re: My goal cards


@starry1 wrote:

So I wanted to set down my goal cards and get some feedback.  My goals are very modest considering a lot of the posts here, but as a single mom, I just don't have the kind of disposable income to throw around to make an Amex or csp worthwhile.  I'm in the last two weeks of a bk7, and my plans for 2013 are to both rebuild and save aggressively. 

 

Nfcu trifecta 

walmart

jcp

target

barclays nfl or itunes

amazon

 

Those are the cards i want because i know i will use them regularly, maybe down the line a disco or Costco Amex because lord knows with two teenage football players I spend enough there to make it worthwhile. I hope I can skip cap1, but if navy decides to be conservative with me then I will go that route.  Any thoughts on who I should app with first?  Any others I should condider?  Ideally I'd like to have three cards by the end of the year and then garden the first half of 2014.


Most store-backed cards are really easy to get...especially Walmart, JCP, and Amazon, since they are GE-backed. However, with GE and with credit card apps in general, try to space out your credit apps. Sometimes applying for too many cards in a short period of time will raise flags with certain lenders (ex: GE with too many of their cards app'd in the same time, Barclay's seeing all your recent inquiries and new accounts).

 

My recommendation? App for Walmart, JCP, and a NFCU account. Why?

 

Walmart - Free FICO monthly score with paperless statements, could be approved or upgraded down the road to a Walmart Discover, growth of CL.

JCP - One of the best reward programs out there. Every $100 each month equals 1 $10 coupon, up to 10 $10 coupons PER MONTH! Okay, so I'm biased because I work at JCP...but if it is your go-to department store, then I HIGHLY recommend it. Also another GE backed card, so the credit limit will grow with you Smiley Happy went from $500 starting in 7/10 to $5100 by 1/13. If I knew about the every 4 statements CLI request ability, I'm sure it would be even higher!

NFCU - always great to start early in your building with them. they will remember you, so down the road when your scores are fantastic, you'll be getting great limits and rates!

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searchingfor67
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Re: My goal cards

NFCU trifecta?

TU FICO: 772 (Discover) • Exp FICO: 772 (Citi)

Amex BCE $13K | Amex Costco TE $10.4K | Amex SPG $5K | Chase Freedom Visa Signature $15K | Chase Sapphire Preferred Visa Signature $15K | Chase Ink Plus World Elite MC $5K | Citi TY Preferred World MC $10.1K | Citi Forward $10K | Citi Diamond Pref $7.6K | Discover IT $9.9K | JP Morgan Chase Select Visa Signature $9.2K | NFCU CashRew Visa Sig $25K | NFCU LOC $15K | NFL Visa Signature (Saints) $8.1K | USAA Amex $11.3K | USAA World MC $11.5K
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starry1
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Re: My goal cards


@searchingfor67 wrote:

NFCU trifecta?


 

That seems to be the nickname for the Visa, MC, and NavCheck (which is a line of credit/overdraft protection that reports to the bureaus as a credit card).

 

Thanks for the info on JCP, I really didn't realize they had such a good rewards program, that's just my go-to department store for the boys.  


Starting Score: 11/29/12 TU 527; EQ 565; EX 564 fako - bk7 dc'd 2/15/13
Current Score: 1/22/15 TU 645; EQ 605; EX 633 New goal 675
Cap1 sec $1k (SD) / Fingerhut $2k / Flagship $12k / cashRewards $12k / NavChek $15k / Amazon $2k / Von Maur $1k / Firestone $2.2k / BCU $3k / NFL $1k / QS1 $750 / Target $400 / PPSC $800 / Conoco $700 (last app 09/29/14)
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jsickz32
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Re: My goal cards

Since when? I know i havent been here in weeks but...
Amex BCE (2500) / Amex SPG (4000) / Amex GoldPR / Merrill+ Visa siggy (5000) / BofA Amex (6000) / Bofa cash rewards (5000) / BofA Privileges Cash Rewards (5000) / Citi Forward (4400) / Citi DP (2000) / Chase Freedom (4000) / Chase CSP (5000) / Chase Hyatt (5000) / Discover IT (1700) / FNBO AMEX (3600) / NFCU cashRewards Visa signature (15000) / NFCU Flagship Visa signature (12500) / NFCU Navcheck (5000) / Nordstrom (500) / MetroCU Visa Elite (5000) / Walmart (4500) / Kays Jewerels (6600) / Kohls (300) / Macys Platinum (2500) / DCU platinum Visa (17500) / Citizens bank cash back (1100) / Bill Me Later (1631) / PayPal Smart connect (2200) / BestBuy store card (2000)
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daybreakgonesXe
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Re: My goal cards


@starry1 wrote:

@searchingfor67 wrote:

NFCU trifecta?


 

That seems to be the nickname for the Visa, MC, and NavCheck (which is a line of credit/overdraft protection that reports to the bureaus as a credit card).

 

Thanks for the info on JCP, I really didn't realize they had such a good rewards program, that's just my go-to department store for the boys.  


No problem! It is essentially a 10% back card! Racked up $110 worth of coupons from November/December spending due to mostly my mom's christmas shopping XD

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starry1
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Re: My goal cards

Since when what? Are you talking about Navy or JCP?

Starting Score: 11/29/12 TU 527; EQ 565; EX 564 fako - bk7 dc'd 2/15/13
Current Score: 1/22/15 TU 645; EQ 605; EX 633 New goal 675
Cap1 sec $1k (SD) / Fingerhut $2k / Flagship $12k / cashRewards $12k / NavChek $15k / Amazon $2k / Von Maur $1k / Firestone $2.2k / BCU $3k / NFL $1k / QS1 $750 / Target $400 / PPSC $800 / Conoco $700 (last app 09/29/14)
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daybreakgonesXe
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@starry1 wrote:
Since when what? Are you talking about Navy or JCP?

Sorry! I was referring to JCP Smiley Happy

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starry1
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Re: My goal cards

Actually on the jcp site, the rewards look very good for a store card.   I'd post a link, but I'm not sure that's allowed.  Is it an easy card to get?  I know its GE, but some are easier than others.


Starting Score: 11/29/12 TU 527; EQ 565; EX 564 fako - bk7 dc'd 2/15/13
Current Score: 1/22/15 TU 645; EQ 605; EX 633 New goal 675
Cap1 sec $1k (SD) / Fingerhut $2k / Flagship $12k / cashRewards $12k / NavChek $15k / Amazon $2k / Von Maur $1k / Firestone $2.2k / BCU $3k / NFL $1k / QS1 $750 / Target $400 / PPSC $800 / Conoco $700 (last app 09/29/14)
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