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Beginner Strategy to Start Strong & Stay Fundable Add 3-6 primaries ⸻ 🚨 Why This Matters Most people rush into applying for popular credit cards and unknowingly ruin their chances of big approvals with banks like Chase and Amex. These 4 cards are safe to start with because: • They don’t cause hard inquiries • They don’t count against the 5/24 rule • They help you build positive payment history with zero risk ⸻ ✅ STEP 1: Understand the Goal “The goal is to build a strong foundation without setting off red flags in the underwriting systems of Tier 1 banks.” ✔️ We want 3–6 months of perfect payment history ✔️ We want to avoid hard pulls early ✔️ We want low-risk data points showing responsible behavior ⸻ ✅ STEP 2: Pick Your Starter Cards Choose 2–3 of the following cards to begin building credit. ⸻ MEET AVA LIST OF BANKS TO GO TO AND ACCOUNTS TO GET https://www.ncsecu.org/accounts/visa-credit-card#accordion-0aa5d64636-item-f1e263fb61 AVA https://meetava.app.link/i3lCjkzwtPb -   $2,500 credit limit. -   No hard inquiry; reports to all 3 credit bureaus within 45 days (or get a refund!). -   Add a savings plan for $30/month to boost monthly reporting. 3. Grow Credit (No GROW CREDIT - Sign up for the $96 annual plan. -   Get a $150 Grow credit card upon approval. -   Reports $1,800 annually to all 3 credit bureaus. CRED.AI - -   Fund your account with $100 after linking your personal bank account. -   Reports a $1,500 credit limit to all 3 major bureaus. Add 3-5 primary Self ($48 Monthly) -   Build credit by saving $48/month. -   Receive your money back after 12 months. CREDIT STRONG MAGNUM Extra debit card -   Complete verification in-app to activate your account. -   Initial limit: $100. Ask for a limit increase through the app concierge if needed. -   Use the card daily; funds are drawn from your bank account per use.