Nearly 1 in 4 Americans without a credit card don't qualify—here's why you may be denied

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Nearly 1 in 4 Americans without a credit card don't qualify—here's why you may be denied
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If you’ve been denied for credit, you’re not alone. Nearly 1 in 4 Americans without a credit card don't qualify. Here's why you may be denied.

It's a bit worrisome that nearly than one in four Americans can't get approved for a credit card — especially considering the push towardBelow,Reasons you may be denied for a credit cardIf you have a short or nonexistent credit history, you may not qualify for a credit card.

A simple and liability-free way to build credit is to have a family member or friend add you to their credit card account as an authorized user. You'll be able to use the card like any other card to make purchases and won't be responsible for paying the bill. Before becoming an authorized user, just make sure the family member or friend has good credit so you can piggyback off positive, not negative, credit. Work toward eliminating any existing debt you carry month-to-month.

. Each year, you receive one free report from each major credit bureau . We recommend spacing out one report every four months.

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