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New resident in US, trying to build credit.. the faster the better
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Thread created 11-27-2012 by crabapplessandwich
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Post #55621288 added 12-03-2012 6:16 AM by roma11_22 in Archived Deals
as someone suggested - open an account with digital credit union or other credit union. they give credit cards and its pretty good way to get a little more boost. Another major boost would be take a...
New resident in US, trying to build credit.. the faster the better
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Thread created 11-27-2012 by crabapplessandwich
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Post #55454084 added 11-28-2012 12:53 PM by attgig in Archived Deals
try some different types of loans. it seems like you only have credit cards on your file. if you make any purchases, try a store card, an auto loan, etc. different types of loans in your history...
New resident in US, trying to build credit.. the faster the better
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Thread created 11-27-2012 by crabapplessandwich
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Post #55453524 added 11-28-2012 12:39 PM by mr_rolla in Archived Deals
I was in your situation not too long ago. Biggest boost I got to my credit was from opening a credit card with a credit union. I had 2 Chase credit cards when I started. $500 limit and was only...
New resident in US, trying to build credit.. the faster the better
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Thread created 11-27-2012 by crabapplessandwich
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Post #55439022 added 11-28-2012 6:31 AM by crabapplessandwich in Archived Deals
Thank you for your replies.
New resident in US, trying to build credit.. the faster the better
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Thread created 11-27-2012 by crabapplessandwich
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Post #55422908 added 11-27-2012 7:16 PM by slapshot136 in Archived Deals
asides from keeping the balance on the cards down and raising your income if possible, not too much - I would also suggest limiting new applications to 1 every 6 months at most, and stop applying for...
New resident in US, trying to build credit.. the faster the better
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Thread created 11-27-2012 by crabapplessandwich
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Post #55421738 added 11-27-2012 6:57 PM by businessmachine1 in Archived Deals
you definitely are doing everything that you can. You should just keep on paying those bills on time and stop applying for new cards. Another good bet is if you know someone with an Amex credit...
New resident in US, trying to build credit.. the faster the better
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Thread created 11-27-2012 by crabapplessandwich
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Post #55407026 added 11-27-2012 1:00 PM by mmathis in Archived Deals
Looks like you're doing everything you can. Some things just take time. When you've had the Citi and Capital One for 6 months, call em up and ask for a higher limit and/or to remove the deposit. Try...
New resident in US, trying to build credit.. the faster the better
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Thread created 11-27-2012 by crabapplessandwich
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Post #55399994 added 11-27-2012 11:11 AM by crabapplessandwich in Archived Deals
I searched for a thread on this subject but nothing came up I've been in the states for about 2 years now and now have (provisional) permanent resident status. I'm trying to build my credit up as...

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