Building credit
Credit cards are among the most common types of credit offered to consumers. And your credit score serves as a gauge of your creditworthiness.
The basics of building credit
Check out our tips to building credit, improving your credit score or establishing credit for the first time.
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build creditDoes leasing a car build credit?
Learn more about the importance of credit scores
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Ways to help rebuild your bad credit scoreHaving poor credit can be demoralizing, but there can be a way forward. Learn some useful tips on rebuilding your poor credit and helping improve your credit score.
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Loan alternatives for borrowers with poor creditDiscover some loan alternatives for poor credit and explore options that may fit your financial needs.
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What is Chase Credit Journey's® credit planning feature?
Discover Chase new tool credit score improvement tool that helps you plan the steps you need to reach your financial goals. Sign up today for Credit Journey.
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Does leasing a car build credit?Leasing a car can help build your credit. Learn how a lease may help improve your credit score and how leasing compares to financing.
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What is a debt trap?
A debt trap occurs when you take out loans to pay off existing debt, causing your debt to compound. Learn more about debt traps and how to avoid them.
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The debt snowflake method: A debt repayment strategy
The snowflake method is a debt repayment strategy which involves making small savings towards paying debt. Learn how you can apply it.
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What are consumer statements?
Consumer statements allow you to add context for missed payments on your credit reports. Discover if they are worth adding and how they may affect your credit.
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Credit repair solutions: Credit repair companies vs. DIY credit repair
Find the best way to rebuild your credit. Learn if a credit repair company or doing it yourself is the best solution for you.
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