topic Re: Looking to re-build credit in Credit Cards

Looking to re-build credit

Anonymous — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:00:47 GMT

Right now my FICO score is 559. Me an My husband are trying to rebuild our credit. I need opinions on what secured card would be best to help us rebuild. Thanks!

Re: Looking to re-build credit

somotao — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:07:28 GMT

Capital One has a decent secured card. You can also try a credit union some of them are good with secured cards.

Re: Looking to re-build credit

myjourney — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:09:34 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Right now my FICO score is 559. Me an My husband are trying to rebuild our credit. I need opinions on what secured card would be best to help us rebuild. Thanks!

Welcome Tink1o5

Re: Looking to re-build credit

Anonymous — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:10:19 GMT

Thank you for the welcome

Re: Looking to re-build credit

LS2982 — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:12:48 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Right now my FICO score is 559. Me an My husband are trying to rebuild our credit. I need opinions on what secured card would be best to help us rebuild. Thanks!

Welcome to the forums!!!

I agree with Cap1 secured or a local CU. You may have to resort to the dreaded First Premier or CreditOne but you have to start somewhere.

Re: Looking to re-build credit

Simplyjays — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:46:50 GMT

capital one is pretty cool ive had it and been growing with that so far the rules to getting better credit is.... try to pay in full when statement is due or never let more then 30% of usage carry over to the next month..dont apply for too many things because too many inquirys bite =( i forgot the rest =/ lol but theres something atleast