Not on my accuont, but her own. She just opened her own checking account last month. Should I wait a while before I let her apply.
GF wants a credit card
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AreaCode707
Lifer
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whoa... when did you get the name change?
anyways, age doesn't matter... why would he get to decide, period? it's not as if he would be in a parental position if she was under 18. well, at least one hopes not
Originally posted by: gopunk
whoa... when did you get the name change?
anyways, age doesn't matter... why would he get to decide, period? it's not as if he would be in a parental position if she was under 18. well, at least one hopes not
He may not decide for her, but he can influence her strongly. So strongly that if he disagree with her getting a credit card, she wouldn't go and get one. It's all a matter of perspective.
Oakenfold
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Blah, whatever man.
Credit cards can help BUILD quite a bit of credit. Just use them to buy things YOU NEED.
The problem that people have with CC"s is they don't understand the difference between WANTS and NEEDS.
I myself get them quite confused at times while in the hot deals forum but hey that's different!
She has a car right? She has to buy fuel for the car, does she grocery shop? Have her buy grocery's, understand?
It's good to try to start establishing credit while you are young, just learn how to be responsible, I see way too many people that are 24-27 that didn't take responsiblity for their actions when they were 18 and early 20's and have crapped themselves into the nether regions of crummy credit.
Don't let it happen to her!
AreaCode707
Lifer
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Originally posted by: gopunk
whoa... when did you get the name change?
Somebody noticed. I just was tired of the no0bs who didn't know the HotChic name was a joke and thought I was stuck on myself. I kept the initials though.
datalink7
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Originally posted by: Hatari Chic
Originally posted by: gopunk
whoa... when did you get the name change?
I was wondering who the heck "Hatari Chic" was... and I was also wondering how long it would be till HotChic came and gave a response to this thread
Originally posted by: Hatari Chic
Originally posted by: gopunk
whoa... when did you get the name change?
heh, i almost didn't notice... but i caught it out of the corner of my eye and was like "Wtf...."
RossMAN
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That's the best advice I have seen in this thread.
Secured credit cards = an almost guaranteed approval.
After she has used the cc and made timely payments for 12 months, apply for a regular unsecured (CitiBank, Chase, Providian, Amex) and she will probably be approved.
"Should I wait a while before I let her apply."
Huh? "(B)efore you let her apply"? Are you her mother, father, or what? Do you own her? Oh, now I get it: You're one of those possessive bfs, eh? :| :disgust:
Whenever you rephrase your question and remove the notion that you own her, then I can give an opinion. As for now, you don't own her, so I will not answer your question that makes such presumption.
Huh? "(B)efore you let her apply"? Are you her mother, father, or what? Do you own her? Oh, now I get it: You're one of those possessive bfs, eh? :| :disgust:
Whenever you rephrase your question and remove the notion that you own her, then I can give an opinion. As for now, you don't own her, so I will not answer your question that makes such presumption.
Originally posted by: Hatari Chic
Originally posted by: gopunk
whoa... when did you get the name change?
So, what does Hatari mean?
Ryan
AreaCode707
Lifer
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Viper GTS's suggestion for secured credit cards is an excellent one. Be warned, however, that some institutions offering secured cards charge an unholy amount in fees. Shop around.
Also, I suggest applying for a department store credit card first. They usually have no annual fee, and are easier to get than a major credit card. Just make sure to pay them off in full each month, or the interest will screw you. Once you build a credit history, you can usually qualify for a major credit card. This is how I got my credit cards.
Based on lilcam's post, I would guess that his GF is fairly young, since she just opened her own (presumably first) checking account. As pointed out, it isn't lilcam's choice on when to apply, but he probably has some influence over her decision. The question you must ask is simple:
Is she responsible enough to use a credit card without sinking into unmanageable debt?
Also, I suggest applying for a department store credit card first. They usually have no annual fee, and are easier to get than a major credit card. Just make sure to pay them off in full each month, or the interest will screw you. Once you build a credit history, you can usually qualify for a major credit card. This is how I got my credit cards.
Based on lilcam's post, I would guess that his GF is fairly young, since she just opened her own (presumably first) checking account. As pointed out, it isn't lilcam's choice on when to apply, but he probably has some influence over her decision. The question you must ask is simple:
Is she responsible enough to use a credit card without sinking into unmanageable debt?
explain to me how a free loan every month, extra flexability, improved credit history, and extra purchase protection hurts you. if you're mature enough to handle a credit card, they are nothing but good. very few cards have annual fees these days, even for kids.
Man you sound a little possessive...
I think she should be able to do whatever she wants but girls + credit cards = good chance of debt.
I think she should be able to do whatever she wants but girls + credit cards = good chance of debt.
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