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Beyond Your Credit Score

Whether you’re high flying with a credit score in the 800s or laying low in the 600s, you aren’t alone. Credit Karma compared the credit profiles of over 200,000 consumers with similar credit scores and found that the average Joe and Jane in...More

0 Comments| Share| August 25, 2010

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What is the VantageScore?

The VantageScore’s particular credit scoring method is especially good news for thin file consumers and consumers who may have prior negative actions against them but have a good, recent credit history....More

3 Comments| Share| August 10, 2010

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Credit Card Approval Insights

Each week, we receive dozens of comments on applying for loans and credit card. The most common question involves why a member was declined even though their credit score appeared high enough for approval based on the credit scores of other members....More

127 Comments| Share| October 28, 2009

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The Relationship Between Your Credit Score and Credit Limit

The influence of credit score on credit limit works on a feedback loop: credit score influences credit limit, and a consumers' total credit available, which is the sum of their credit limits, can impact a credit score up or down....More

57 Comments| Share| July 31, 2009

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The first step to rebuilding your credit – Secured Credit Cards

A secured credit card can be a significant stepping stone in managing your credit health. There are many secured cards out there, so shop wisely, read the fine print, and - as always - use the card responsibly and pay on-time....More

64 Comments| Share| July 20, 2009

Credit Card Offers Just For You

These are the most popular credit card offers from Credit Karma members with credit similar to yours.

Guaranteed Approval Rebuild Credit Secured Credit Card

Public Savings Bank Secured Visa

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Build credit history – we report to all 3 major credit bureaus
0% APR on all purchases for the first 6 months
No annual fees or monthly maintenance fees

Orchard Bank Classic MasterCards

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Acceptance at millions of locations worldwide, including website purchases and reservations
Your account information is updated and at your fingertips 24/7 so you can manage it your way
Email and text messages to remind you of your upcoming payment due date with online enrollment

Capital One® Secured Mastercard®

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Automatic reporting to the 3 major credit bureaus
Track credit with access to your credit score and other tools
You may qualify for credit line increases with no further security deposit required

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