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What is a Secured Credit Card?

June 5, 2018 By Green Dot 2 Comments

What is a Secured Credit Card?

If you’ve done any research on credit cards, you might have come across the terms "unsecured card" and "secured credit card" while exploring your credit options. A secured credit card is a handy financial tool that allows consumers to build credit, develop positive financial habits, and improve their credit scores with responsible use. What is a secured credit card and how … [Read more...]

A Guide to Secured vs. Unsecured Credit Cards

May 7, 2018 By Green Dot 5 Comments

A Guide to Secured vs. Unsecured Credit Cards

When you think of credit cards, what comes to mind? For some it may be staggering debt or interest rates, for others, it may be as simple as the ability to shop online. But the truth is, all credit cards are most certainly not created equal. In fact, there are two different types of credit cards: secured and unsecured. Both cards allow you to purchase items anywhere … [Read more...]

4 Reasons to Rebuild Your Credit with the Green Dot® Platinum Visa® Secured Credit Card

February 20, 2018 By Marsha Barnes 1 Comment

4 Reasons to Rebuild Your Credit with the Green Dot® Platinum Visa® Secured Credit Card

By Marsha Barnes Credit plays a vital role in our everyday lives. From college students to working professionals, building and maintaining good credit is essential to all of us. Unfortunately, a credit score is not like a race car where you can press the accelerator and feel the results instantly. Credit scores and the overall process of building your credit takes time and … [Read more...]

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