By Michael D. Strauss
 There are plenty of ways to get a credit card, even if you have declared bankruptcy. While your credit score might be low, you can take some simple steps to get a credit card.
First of all, decide what kind of credit card you would like to have. An unsecured card is more difficult to acquire than a secured credit card. Once you have decided what kind of card you are seeking, I would first try to get a second job for a few hours a week to boost your take home pay. Credit card companies want to know your debt to income ratio before they will issue a credit card to you. The higher the take home pay, the more free cash you have, and the less likely you are to default in the eyes of an underwriter.
If you find that your extra take home pay is not enough, then you can open a savings or checking account at a bank. Take as much extra money as you can spare from each paycheck and put it into the account and |
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By Michael D. Strauss
 If you're a responsible cardholder who needs a little help getting back on the right track, a credit card that offers a life-of-balance transfer can not only eliminate excessive interest but also realign your credit score.
Most financial organizations offer credit cards with a low promotional interest rate on balance transfers. But while these special rates usually expire 6 or 12 months after you open the new card, some cards make these special transfer rates permanent. If you qualify for a life-of-balance transfer, take advantage of it!
Life-of-balance transfer interest rates are often lower than normal credit card rates, varying from an amazing 0 percent to 9 or 10 percent, which is still much lower than traditional interest, which can be as high as 30 percent. If you have a balance on another credit card that's gathering 20 percent interest each month, why not move it to a card with half that? The savings will quickly add up. Plus, which a lifetime rate guarantee, you can take your time paying off the transferred balance (though, as always, it's best to pay as |
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