Lenny: What does the food stamp "credit card" look like? I saw this lady swipe a card that said "Benefits" on it. However she also got $ 20 cash back from it? Could you possibly get cash back from a food stamp or was this something else? Could anybody tell me what it looks like? Answers and Views: Answer by abbyfulFood stamps are a state … [Read more...] about What does the food stamp “credit card” look like?
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Is there any “initial” credit score?
_maddog_: Is there any "initial" credit score? I am from Brazil and I am moving in to US next month to work (legally). What will be my "initial credit score"? Will I be able to lease a car without any problems? Answers and Views: Answer by bdancer222You will start out with no score. To have a score, you have to have credit history. You may … [Read more...] about Is there any “initial” credit score?
Credit card balance transfer for someone with “slow credit?”?
hartinbabe: Credit card balance transfer for someone with "slow credit?"? Hello, my credit score is between 650 and 690 depending upon the company I pull my report from. For years, I have been denied credit cards due to "insufficient credit history." I was secondary on a furniture credit card a few years ago (since I couldn't get the card on my … [Read more...] about Credit card balance transfer for someone with “slow credit?”?
Credit Checks on job applications?
owizeisme: Credit Checks on job applications? I been applying for a few jobs online (craigslist) and I know some of them are spammers and scams. I recently applied to a few administrative assistant position and they emailed me back saying the usual "thank you for applying, we are interested in you, blah blah blah.....but before we can continue … [Read more...] about Credit Checks on job applications?
What is a “secured credit card”?
tkp9999: What is a "secured credit card"? Answers and Views: Answer by Davida credit card that is secure Answer by adaA secured credit card is a type of credit card secured by a deposit account owned by the cardholder. Typically, the cardholder must deposit between 100% and 200% of the total amount of credit desired. Thus if the … [Read more...] about What is a “secured credit card”?
My credit median credit score is 760. Shouldnt I be able to get the best rates available for a mortgage loan?
t_williams_1: My credit median credit score is 760. Shouldnt I be able to get the best rates available for a mortgage loan? When I tell a mortgage company about my credit score, it doesn't seem to help any in getting the best rates available. How much does your credit score "HELP" you? I know that it can hurt your chances of getting a good rate … [Read more...] about My credit median credit score is 760. Shouldnt I be able to get the best rates available for a mortgage loan?
Does Just Opening a Credit Card and NEVER EVER using it AT ALL, help you credit score?
Bill: Does Just Opening a Credit Card and NEVER EVER using it AT ALL, help you credit score? Hello, Today I went in to re-finance an auto loan with my lender(wells fargo) and was "stumped" on something the financial agent was trying to explain to me, to the point of so much pressure I had to walk out and smoke a cigarette....The guy told me my … [Read more...] about Does Just Opening a Credit Card and NEVER EVER using it AT ALL, help you credit score?