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Amex help
Im currently 18, just got my second credit card with virgin money. I now have capital one and virgin. My credit score is 848 on experian and 550 on trans union and 400 on equifax. What would be a good target to be at to even start looking at the amex cards?
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New comment Jul 7
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AmEx cards are geared toward those with good or excellent credit. I’d suggest aiming for a target score of 680 to 750 to improve your odds. It appears you’re building credit too quickly, so pace yourself and allow your credit to age.
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@Kye Hade By "building credit too quickly," I mean applying for multiple credit cards within a short timeframe, which often results in low credit limits and doesn't allow enough time for individual accounts to mature. I implemented this strategy: I added son as an authorized user on two of my credit cards. Age 18 Navy Federal Amex $16k - automatic CLI $23.5k. (age 20) Wait 9 months American Express Blue Cash $8k Age 20 Amex Gold Charge Card Navy Federal $7.500
Credit
So I got a alert for Amex about my credit and it says my credit went down 24 points but I paid evetjimg off and had no late payments but then I go on Experian and it says my credit went up ? Any idea what may have happened ?
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New comment Jul 12
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https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/how-to-check-changes-on-credit-report/
Secured Credit Cards
Which one should I get? Can I get multiple at once to build credit fast? About me: I’m a fresh immigrant. I had a Wells Fargo checking account for 4 years now, but I just got denied the active cash card. So I guess I need to get a secured card to build my credit. Which one should I get? Discover, Chase or Capital one. The ultimate goal is to have a travel credit card because I intend to travel a lot. Any insights help!
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New comment Jul 7
Secured Credit Cards
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I highly recommend building credit with Discover and Capital One. You only need two primary revolving tradelines to start building credit. I’ve provided the links below for each credit card company. https://www.discovercard.com/application/preapproval/initial?&iq_id=r43700080324045199&cmpgnid=ps-dca-google-brand-prequalify&source=PSGOOGLE&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkvu7iM-VhwMVlhitBh0V0Qb6EAAYASAAEgKlo_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds https://www.capitalone.com/credit-cards/preapprove/lp/sem/lp5/?external_id=WWW_LPT119_ZZZ_ONL-SE_ZZZZZ_T_SEM2_ZZZZ_m_Zg__kenshoo_clickid__672014312586_662508&target_id=kwd-35768214495&oC=CO5ed2SUs1&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD--QXC-cFzLGotxjDdawnpwpaK75&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqoLMpM-VhwMV5G9_AB3h1AnMEAAYASAAEgKhGvD_BwE
Houses and credit
roughly what would you need you credit score to be to go ahead and get a mortage. And is it experian, transunion, equifax. Ect.
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New comment Jul 7
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Sign up to MyFico.com to view mortgage credit scores. FICO scores when you apply for a mortgage: FICO® Score 2 (Experian)FICO® Score 5 (Equifax) FICO® Score 4 (TransUnion) If you're applying for a loan on your own, lenders get your credit score from each of the three major credit rating agencies and use the middle or median score to qualify you for a home loan. How to improve your credit score before getting a mortgage 1. Check your credit reports and scores 2. Pay all your bills on time 3. Reduce your credit card balances 4. Avoid opening new accounts 5. Get help from a responsible credit user (If you’re a younger first time buyer, you might not have a very long credit history. One way to improve credit to buy a house: Become an authorized user on a parent’s or relative’s credit card. The primary cardholder (your parent or relative) will continue to make the payments, but you’ll benefit from the positive payment history)
Credit limit
I have a credit limit of $2,200 and I need to spend $1700 why are some saying it’s bad to go above 30% but others saying I can spend as much as I want and pay it off by the statement date
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New comment Jul 7
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Credit card utilization only affects your credit score on your statement closing date. If you can pay your statement balance in full by the due date, you can strategically use your card to maximize rewards without hurting your score. However, if you can't pay a high balance, only spend what you can comfortably afford to repay by the statement closing date to avoid interest charges.
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Helsea Jefferson
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I'm HJ. I love learning about credit and building credit profiles.

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