Ronnica Rothe is a graduate with honors from the University of Oklahoma and a current student at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She works with Vision Credit Education to help individuals get out of debt and reach their financial goals.
One of the problems many people find when they first go to make a large purchase such as a car or house is that they do not have the necessary credit in order to receive financing. This does not mean that they have bad credit, but they have not proven that they are responsible with credit to any potential lenders.
There are several steps you can take to establish your credit. One of the first things you will want to do is to open a checking and savings account. You should be able to get these for no fees and low if any balance requirements, making them easy to use. Though it’s possible to live without such accounts, they are a positive way to build credit and prove that you have money in the bank. Another great reason to get a checking or savings account with a financial institution such as a bank or credit union is that they are a great place to apply for loans in the future since you have already established a relationship with them.
Another way to establish and build credit is to open a credit card. A store card is easier to obtain, but it also less usable and will have a smaller balance. A major credit card will carry a larger balance and be accepted at most locations. Regardless of what type of card you get, you will want to make sure to pay off the balance each month in order not to have to pay any fees or interest. If you are worried that you will be tempted to spend beyond your means, do not carry your card around with you but instead file it somewhere safe.
Once you have started these small steps to establishing credit, you will be better equipped and prepared to make larger purchases on credit. These steps you take today will help you reach your financial goals in the future.
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