The Mine Card (formerly the Fizz Card) is a debit card that actually helps you build credit. Like traditional debit cards, it links directly to your bank account, using your existing funds to set a ...

It probably seems counterintuitive to reach for a debit card at the register if you want to build credit with everyday purchases. Debit card activity isn’t usually reported to the major credit bureaus ...

Paul Soucy has led the Credit Cards content team at NerdWallet since 2015 and the Travel Rewards team since 2023; he is also director of content for Consumer Credit verticals. He was an editor with ...

Secured credit cards offer the option to build credit and establish a good credit history. At the same time, you get the convenience of a credit card to make payments online and in stores. Secured ...

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Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating with a journalism degree from SUNY Oswego, he wrote credit card content for Credit Card Insider (now Money Tips) before moving to ...

In the last few years, multiple fintechs and banks have released credit-building debit cards. While they’re not true debit cards, they might actually be a good option for someone looking to build ...

Hanna Horvath is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Red Venture's senior editor of content partnerships. Fox Money is a personal finance hub featuring content generated by Credible Operations, Inc.

Jaclyn was a CNET Money editor with a fondness for the sweet spot between numbers and words. Overseeing CNET's credit card coverage, she wrote and edited news, reviews and advice. She has experience ...

Hanna Horvath is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Red Venture's senior editor of content partnerships. Fox Money is a personal finance hub featuring content generated by Credible Operations, Inc.

Building credit is a cornerstone of a healthy financial life. A high credit score can mean lower interest rates on financial products such as mortgages and car loans, among other things. One problem: ...