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   Take the Extra Step to Build Up Your Credit!

   Erin Benson January 19, 2024  •  4 Minute Read

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   A typical debit card does not build your credit, does not offer rewards points and has limited bank options and customer service support. But, the Extra Card does! Find out why you should take the Extra step to building up your credit.

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   5 Reasons to Let Your Teen Have Their Own Credit Card This School Year

   Holly Johnson September 30, 2022  •  4 Minute Read

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   Giving your teenager a credit card that you’re ultimately responsible for may sound like a recipe for disaster, but you could be doing your child a huge favor. Giving them their own card along with strict spending limits and boundaries can help them learn how to live within limits and use credit responsibly.

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   6 Ways to Build Your Credit History

   Kat Tretina May 26, 2022  •  5 Minute Read

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   When I graduated from college, apartment shopping was a nightmare. I had a good job, a decent entry-level salary and I was only looking for a small studio, yet I couldn’t get approved on my own. Because I had been starkly anti-debt and never had a credit card or car loan, I had something worse than a low credit score - I had no credit at all.

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   A Reliable Way to Build Credit Without A Credit Card

   CreditSoup Staff August 1, 2019  •  3 Minute Read

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   If you are one of the millions of Americans with less than great credit, you probably have been denied for a loan or credit card, paid higher interest rates if you received credit, or had trouble renting an apartment or home because of your low credit score. With a Credit Strong account, consumers can build credit by setting aside savings.

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