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    coopesa2 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 18, 2007, 08:13 AM
    How to cuild my credit
    I am only 18 and I do not have any credit and I would like to build some.
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    Dec 18, 2007, 08:31 AM
    In your case, I'd say try to get a credit card with a low limit (talk to a local credit union - they might have a card) and use it (but pay it off in full every month!) for a few purchases here and there. Regular payments will be reported to the credit agencies and that will help establish yourself. Student loans will definitely build your credit, if you take any out.
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    Dec 23, 2007, 06:30 AM
    That may work, sounds good to me. I would think that if your parents would co-sign for you on a bank loan that that may get you a loan that would show a commitment with a regular payment history instead of a varying payment amount and for various items.

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