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  1. 6 Ways to Build Your Credit History

    6 Ways to Build Your Credit History

    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.

  2. A Reliable Way to Build Credit Without A Credit Card

    A Reliable Way to Build Credit Without A Credit Card

    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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