How does a credit card work and why do I have to get one?

I just turned 18 and I am trying to get my own place but they said I need to have good credit. To have good credit, they said I have to build good credit, but the only way to build good credit is to have good credit. Why is that? I was looking at credit [...]

What is the best credit card for an 18 year old?

I am only getting a credit card so that I can make small purchases and pay them off right away to build my credit. Please do not lecture me on how to use a credit card, I am already fully aware. I just want to know which credit cards have the lowest rates for an [...]

Closing a credit card account that is inactive? How much will it affect my credit report?

I’ve had this account for about two years, and I haven’t used it in a long time, and I’m thinking of closing it but I don’t know how it would affect my credit report. This is a secure credit card, with only a $300 limit. I have two other credit cards that I use a [...]

What are good credit cards for my first credit card?

I am a newly eightteen year old and my mom has been building my credit history for the last two years, so i have phenomial credit history.
I am looking for a credit card that has a good rewards program for me.
I looked into the american eagle card but it seems like it takes a lot [...]

Is it better for your credit to have several credit cards with moderate limit, or one card with a high limit?

I have zero debt. I also have several credit cards. I am wondering how it will affect my credit to request the highest limit for each card, or if I should cancel all but 2 and have those with high spending limits. Along the same lines, how does “available” credit affect one’s credit score negatively [...]

How much credit card company charge for each transaction?

How much credit card company charge for each transaction? Since credit card company gives reward credit for using their cards, in situations I can use either case or check, should I opt for credit cards because they offer reward points? Or it does no matter? Thank you for suggestions?
I pay off the statement balance [...]

How can I close a new credit card without effecting my credit?

I got a new credit card in the mail through an airline. I didn’t know I was applying for a card, I thought I was joining the frequent flyer club.
I have not activated the card. I thought about keeping it in a drawer for emergencies, but the interest is outrageous, so I [...]

How much credit card company charge for each transaction?

How much credit card company charge for each transaction? Since credit card company gives reward credit for using their cards, in situations I can use either case or check, should I opt for credit cards because they offer reward points? Or it does no matter? Thank you for suggestions?
I pay off the statement balance [...]

How can I close a new credit card without effecting my credit?

I got a new credit card in the mail through an airline. I didn’t know I was applying for a card, I thought I was joining the frequent flyer club.
I have not activated the card. I thought about keeping it in a drawer for emergencies, but the interest is outrageous, so I [...]

How does closed credit card by the bank affect my credit history?

My account was closed by the bank due to number of credit cards I have and high balance. I will be able to close all in 6 months. Can other banks close my credit card accounts as well? What is the best way to handle it?
Thanks for the answers but my problem is:
I have one [...]