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Secured vs. Unsecured Credit Card

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Hello,

What is more valuable when starting a credit card to build my credit score, an unsecured or a secured card?

Thanks,

Nate Witte

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@Nathan Witte

Either one would build a credit score. From a practical standpoint getting an unsecured card would be better because it could be a card you keep for a long time.

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