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Needs Credit Advice

Hi I am Javis I am new to this forum & the credit building scene.  My new years resolution was to improve my credit score by the end of the year.  I have never had any credit cards, loans, or any deliquent bills or collections in my name.  My Aunt added me to her Capital One Account with a $300 limit in October, 2015.  I recently applied for a Care Credit Account and was approved for $10,000.  I plan to use about $4500 on dental work for myself but I also want to apply for more credit cards before I have the dental work done so that my debt ratio isnt so high.  I do not need my dental work immediately I can suspend it up to 6 months.  My question is which cards would you all suggest I apply for & how long should I wait before applying for them?  I only have 1 inquiry on my TU, none on EX or EQ.  My scores are TU- 721 EQ-710

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ddemari
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Re: Needs Credit Advice

Did you check cap1 prequal? you sound good for a quicksilver visa. Also amex and discover are good at people with thin files and good scores starting out with a little history. 

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No I havent tried capital one yet. Should I apply immediately I just received my care credit card last week? 

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ddemari
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Do a little research on a card that will do you good. Banks like Discover, Amex and even Bank of America will let people in with thin files. Chase likes to see a year of your own credit useage before approving. 

 

I wouldnt jump the gun on any card. but check the prequals and see whats out there. And then decide what benefits are good for you. 

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Anonymous
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Re: Needs Credit Advice

thank you

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ddemari
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Your welcome! Let us know what you decide on!
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