What is a good credit limit to set for myself on my secured credit card in order to best benefit my score?

I got a wellsfargo secured credit card and gave myself a limit of 500. I then checked my credit report and it said that small credit limits hurt your credit. should I up my credit limit? If so, whats the best limit to get to best increase my credit score. and whats the best way [...]

I applied for a secured credit card.what does under review really mean?

When I applied for a secured credit and put $500 hundred down for the security process. I looked up my application on the web and it said under review and that I would receive a letter in 10 days.

How can i get UNSECURED Credit card with my new SSN?

hi all..i’m a Master’s student in Bay Area of CA. I was granted with a SSN for the first time. I’d like to apply for Credit card.
Which bank will provide credit card with comparatively less interest rates. And please tell me Which Bank provides UNSECURED credit card even for new SSN holders. ( I’m looking [...]

Tips In Choosing The Best Bad Credit Card

Having bad credit does not mean one can never apply for good credit cards. Because of so many people having problem with their credit, credit card companies saw the potential in providing service for this people. Thus, credit card companies came up with bad credit credit cards. As the name suggest, these credit cards are [...]

Which card is better? CitiBank Secured MasterCard or Bank of Ameica Secured Visa Credit Card?

I want to get a secured credit card. Which card is better? CitiBank Secured MasterCard or Bank of Ameica Secured Visa Credit Card. What is the difference between Mastercard and Visa? I want to built my credit. Please tell me which card i should apply to. Also how much $$$ should i put on the [...]

Secured credit card. Can I get a secured Visa card with MC charge off on my credit report?

Rebuilding my credit and I have an old Master Card account that was charged off that I am attempting to satisfy. I want to obtain a secured card from a local credit union to start establishing some good credit. Do I have to satisfy the old account before doing this or will I be able [...]

Any tips for the Applied Bank secured credit card?

I want a secured card because I just graduated college and just started working. I would like to start building some credit w/out paying outrageous fees.
Applied Bank sounds pretty good so far. I don’t mind paying a reasonable annual fee if I don’t have to pay a super high APR (you know, in case [...]

What is the difference between a secured credit card and a credit card?

What is the difference between a secured credit card and a credit card?
Is it just the fact that I have to send a check when I want a secured CC?
Thank you

What is a good secured credit card?

I am trying to get my credit in good standing and I dont have any credit cards right now. I dont want to go applying for everything because that will look bad on my report.
I was told that a secured card will help me build up my credit
Is that true?
Are there easier ways to [...]

What the best secured credit card with bad credit?

Anyone know of any really good secured credit card deals for people who have bad credit? I’m looking for one preferably with minimum annual fees.
Actually I just read what the difference between secured and unsecured is and I really want an unsecured credit card. Is there any that you would suggest?