View Larger Image How to Build Credit When people ask how to build credit, the “chicken or the egg” conundrum immediately comes to mind. We all know that having a solid credit history and credit score can help you build a solid financial future. Here’s the problem: To get a loan for a house or car, you need to show a history of responsible use and payment of credit. However, in order to build a credit history, you need a loan to begin with. Although that might sound like an impossible position to be in, you can start to build your credit inch by inch with the right credit card. It might take some effort in the beginning, but building a positive credit history is something that can pay off handsomely down the road. But, why a credit card? To begin with, credit cards and usually fairly easy to qualify without an extensive credit history. This is especially true since you could get a secured credit card in the event you couldn’t qualify for an unsecured card. Keep reading to learn more ab...