Credit cards can be a great way to build your credit especially when you are just getting started or repairing your credit. Being an authorized user on someone else’s credit card account may seem like a win-win, but before you have your name added, make sure you understand all the risks and rewards.
Continue reading “How being an Authorized User affects your credit”Everyone knows that credit cards come with a credit limit, the maximum amount of money you can charge on the card. However, what’s not as widely known, is that credit card issuers don’t intend for you to max out your credit card by charging up to the credit limit. As you come closer to your credit limit, it can start to have negative effects on your credit score. Love it or not, much depends on the almighty credit score – from buying a home to getting a good rate on insurance and even employment for some professions. Continue reading “Card limits and why you can’t spend all your money whenever you want to”
