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How to Survive Without a Credit Card |
If you've sworn off credit cards, perhaps in an attempt to avoid getting into debt, or maybe you can't get a credit card because of bad credit, some transactions (like renting a car) will be harder, but not totally impossible. |
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How to Live Without a Credit Card |
Most transactions that require a credit card will also let you use a debit card as long as it's tied to a checking account, but you may have to pay a security deposit. And if you're trying to access smartphone apps without a credit card, there's a way to do that too. |
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Building Credit Without a Credit Card |
You can build a credit history, too, without using a credit card. But you can't do it without borrow money. After all, the entire premise of a credit history is based on whether you will pay back money you've borrowed on time. |
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6 Financial Habits That Help Build Good Credit |
Your credit score is primarily based on how you use credit products like loans and credit cards. But, how you handle your finances in general impacts your credit score, too. If you have a bad money habits, chances are that will be reflected in your credit score.
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7 Ways to Live Within Your Means |
To "live within your means" means that what you spend each month is less than or at least equal to the amount of money you bring in each month. For many people, it’s a lot easier said than done. |
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