Because they are considered loans, credit cards can help raise your credit rating if you regularly pay your balance and don't skip or make late payments. (onlinebanktours.com)
One good tactic for raising your credit rating using a secured card is to spend just a few dollars, say $ 20, on the card each month. (wisebread.com)
That may help improve the balance sheets of some of these companies, potentially raising their credit rating. (investopedia.com)