Can I use prepaid cards or debit cards to help build my credit?

Can I use prepaid cards or debit cards to help build my credit? Credit Cards by John Ulzheimer Share Share Email If you want to build credit, prepaid cards or debit cards are not the solution.  The key reason is that they don’t report information to the three major credit bureaus, which are Equifax, Experian […]

Why Isn’t My Prepaid Debit Card On My Credit Report?

Why Isn’t My Prepaid Debit Card On My Credit Report? Credit Cards by John Ulzheimer Share Share Email Prepaid debit cards have been all over the consumer finance news for the past year.  They are becoming a more popular choice for consumers who don’t want or can’t get credit cards or traditional bank accounts.  The […]

Are Debit Cards and Prepaid Debit Cards the Same Thing?

Are Debit Cards and Prepaid Debit Cards the Same Thing? Credit Cards by John Ulzheimer Share Share Email The prepaid debit card industry continues to do a masterful job convincing people that their product is a better option than a credit card or a well managed checking or savings account with a bank or credit […]