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The video provides a comprehensive review of Credit One Bank's credit cards, especially targeting individuals with bad credit or recovering from bankruptcy. The speaker outlines both positive aspects, such as Credit One reporting to all three credit bureaus, and negative aspects, including high fees, high interest rates, and poor customer service. Viewers are warned about hidden fees and the limited benefits of Credit One's credit line increases and rewards programs. The pre-qualification process is critiqued for its potential to mislead applicants into thinking they are guaranteed approval. Instead, the speaker strongly recommends secured credit cards from reputable credit unions as a more reliable and beneficial alternative for building and repairing credit. The importance of maintaining low credit utilization and seeking higher credit limits is emphasized to improve credit scores in the long term. Overall, the speaker advises avoiding predatory lenders like Credit One and exploring more credible options for effective credit building.
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In this part of the video, the speaker addresses a common question about Credit One Bank’s credit cards, especially for individuals with bad credit or recovering from bankruptcy. They aim to provide a comprehensive review in one video, focusing on both the positive and negative aspects. Credit One reports to all three credit bureaus, which can be beneficial for building credit. However, the speaker warns about the high fees and interest rates associated with these cards, highlighting that they charge for credit line increases and have annual fees ranging from $75 to $99. The speaker encourages viewers to share their experiences with Credit One, especially in the context of bankruptcy.
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In this segment, the speaker discusses the process of pre-qualifying for credit cards and highlights the potential pitfalls of such offers, especially comparing Credit One with Capital One. Despite pre-qualification offers, there is still a risk of denial upon application. The speaker advises against using Credit One, citing high fees, poor customer service, and low credit limits as significant drawbacks. Instead, they recommend using secured credit cards from credit unions, which can help build credit more effectively. Secured cards may eventually graduate to unsecured ones, preserving the credit line and history, and offering better long-term benefits. The speaker emphasizes the importance of higher credit limits and maintaining low utilization to improve credit scores.
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In this segment, the speaker advises against using Credit One due to their predatory practices towards individuals with poor or no credit. They highlight the drawbacks, such as high interest rates and hidden fees, cautioning viewers to be careful. Instead, they recommend opting for secured credit cards from reputable institutions to build positive trade lines, which can help in repairing one’s credit. The speaker also dismisses the allure of Credit One’s rewards programs, emphasizing the importance of avoiding subprime lenders like Credit One and suggesting viewers engage in their other content on credit building strategies.