How to get a credit card for bad credit
Wondering how to get a credit card for bad credit? A number of card issuers are offering great options. Here's how to land a card that fits your situation.
John Egan
John Egan is a freelance writer, editor and content marketing strategist in Austin, Texas. Aside from PrimeRates.com, his work has been published by CreditCards.com, Bankrate, Credit Karma, LendingTree, PolicyGenius, HuffPost, National Real Estate Investor, Vitacost, SpareFoot, LawnStarter and other online outlets. He earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Kansas and a master’s degree in communications from Southern New Hampshire University.
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