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Old Jan 31, 2015, 10:07 am
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Best Cards To Get After A Bankruptcy

This is probably the wrong thread to ask this, but I haven't found a better one, so hopefully either someone knows the answer, or at least can direct me to the correct thread.

A co-worker had a bankruptcy 4 years ago. Since then they have been handling their finances quite well, and just bought a $850K home, so they are doing things correctly. However, due to the BK she is being turned down for miles and points cards. All she has right now are Dept store cards, which aren't helping her credit score much at all.

Are there some cards she can get now, perhaps secured with a deposit, that will help her build up her credit again before the BK eventually drops off her CR? Especially with banks that issue airline miles and hotel points ccs, as that is what she is hoping to qualify for, so building up a credit history with them will help her the most. TIA
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