fair credit credit cards

fair credit credit cards

5 Best Cash Back Credit Cards for Fair Credit in 2013

April 12th, 2013 by Jason Bushey

The myth surrounding credit cards for fair credit is that they're kind of, well ...

What Does "Fair Credit" Mean?

July 30th, 2012 by Joshua Heckathorn

Your credit scores aren't horrible, but they aren't spectacular either. And while there's no denying you've had some credit issues in the past, at least you've finally taken the necessary steps to get your personal finances back on track. Things are definitely heading in the right direction. So where should you begin looking when you're ready to get a new credit card that'll be a good fit for your current credit situation?  You know you want to avoid credit cards for bad credit unless there are no other options available, but your gut also tells you there's no way you'll ever get approved for some of the more appealing rewards credit cards you've found online.

Ask Creditnet: How Long Should I Use a Secured Credit Card?

July 5th, 2012 by Joshua Heckathorn

Dear Creditnet: I got a secured credit card from Capital One over a year ago so I could finally begin rebuilding my bad credit. Since then, my FICO scores have risen from the low 500s to around 675, but I still don't have any other credit cards or loans in my name. My question is how much longer should I continue to use this secured credit card? Is it time to finally try to get a better card? -Ryan P. from MI