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The Latest Advice for Bad Credit

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You can get a business loan with bad credit. Learn how to boost your approval odds.
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Find out how the Capital One Platinum Secured works and whether it’s worth it.
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Discover the benefits and limitations of instant approval credit cards.
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The Self – Credit Builder Account with Secured Visa can help boost your score.
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There are alternatives to bad credit loans if you need money.
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Delinquency can have a rough impact on your credit, but it’s possible to recover.
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Once you’ve built up credit, you can close your card account and get back the deposit.
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Probably not. But here are all the points to consider.