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Checked Oct 20, 2026
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Your first credit card

How to start building credit with no history, without fees or cards that are hard to get.

5 minRead
Basics

How credit scores work

The five things a FICO score looks at, and which ones you control right away.

4 minRead
Basics

Habits that build credit

Autopay, statement dates, utilization and the other small habits that do most of the work.

4 minRead
Basics

Check, freeze and protect your credit

Free weekly credit reports, free credit freezes, and what to do if something looks wrong.

3 minRead
Next step

When to move on to rewards cards

A simple checklist before your second card, and why cash back usually comes before travel points.

4 minRead
Points

Getting more from your points

How transferable points work, when to transfer, and the 2026 changes that cut some of the best value.

6 minRead

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