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If you survived your financial disaster and managed to hold onto one of your credit cards or a department store or gasoline card, use it and pay your bills on time. Your credit history will improve quickly. Most credit reports show payment histories for 24–36 months. If you charge something every month, no matter how small, and pay at least the minimum required every month, your credit report will show steady and proper use of revolving credit.

Charge only a small amount each month and pay it in full. By paying in full, you will avoid incurring interest, as long as you have a card with a grace period. The average consumer who makes only the minimum payment each month ends up paying hundreds of dollars in interest charges alone. For example, if you charge $1,000 on a 17% credit card and pay it off by making the minimum payments of 2% of the balance each month, you’ll take over 17 years to pay off the loan and will end up paying over $2,500 total.

Applying for Credit Cards If you don’t currently have a credit card, apply for one. When completing your credit application. Don’t lie, but present yourself in the best possible light. Don’t plunge in until you’re ready.

Getting new credit cards before your finances are in order is a bad idea. Wait until you’re out of financial hot water before you apply for credit. It’s often easiest to obtain a card from a department store or gasoline company. These companies usually open your account with a very low credit line. If you start with one credit card, charge items, and pay the bill on time, other companies will issue you a card. When you use department store and gasoline cards, try not to carry a balance from one month to the next. The interest rate on these cards can be very high. Next, apply for a regular credit card from a bank, such as a Visa, MasterCard, or Discover card. Competition for customers is fierce, and you may be able to find a card with relatively low initial rates.

Depending on how bad your credit history is, however, you may be eligible only for a low credit line or a card with a high interest rate. If you use the card and make your payments, after a year or so you can apply to increase your line of credit or reduce the interest rate. In fact, no matter what your situation, it makes sense to call your credit card company and ask for a lower interest rate. A study conducted by the United States Public Interest Research Group in 2002 found that more than half of the consumers who complained to their credit card company were able to reduce their interest rate, usually by as much as one third.

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