Clearly, opening up an account and
establishing a credit history sooner rather than later can help.
Clearly, opening up an account and
establishing a credit history sooner rather than later can help.
Not exact matches
As
soon as a teen
establishes a
credit history, it is important they get a lesson in how
credit works and why it will be important for the rest of their lives.
If you are planning to get new cards, it is probably best to open the accounts as
soon as possible to start
establishing a
history of good
credit use.
If you have not yet
established a
credit history, begin with a secured
credit cards, which are easy to qualify for, apply for
credit with a local retailer such as a department store, and remember to pay against your balance as
soon as you can.
But this is rather a way to get the card you want, than to
establish a
credit history as
soon as possible.