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Andrew Latham

Andrew is the Content Director for SuperMoney, a Certified Financial Planner®, and a Certified Personal Finance Counselor. He loves to geek out on financial data and translate it into actionable insights everyone can understand. His work is often cited by major publications and institutions, such as Forbes, U.S. News, Fox Business, SFGate, Realtor, Deloitte, and Business Insider.

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What Credit Score Do You Need for a Credit Card? (2026 by Card Type)

Published 04/17/2026 by Andrew Latham

The credit score you need for a credit card depends on the card tier — secured cards are available with no credit history, while premium rewards cards typically require a score of 720 or higher.

What Credit Score Do You Need to Rent an Apartment?

Published 04/16/2026 by Andrew Latham

Most landlords require a minimum credit score of 620 to 650 to rent an apartment, though requirements vary by landlord type, property tier, and local market.

Klarna is a buy now, pay later service that offers multiple payment products with different credit requirements — from no credit check to a hard pull.

A good credit score is one that’s above the average for your age group — but what “above average” means shifts significantly depending on your generation, since credit history length is one of the strongest drivers of your FICO score.

What Credit Score Do You Need to Lease a Car?

Published 04/16/2026 by Andrew Latham

Most dealerships and manufacturer finance arms require a minimum credit score of 620 to lease a car, but a score of 720 or above is what unlocks the advertised lease deals and best money factors.

What Credit Score Do You Need for American Express?

Published 04/16/2026 by Andrew Latham

American Express doesn’t publish official credit score minimums, but the required score varies significantly by card — entry-level cards start around 670, while premium cards like the Platinum typically require 700 to 720 or above.

What Credit Score Do You Need for Chase Sapphire?

Published 04/16/2026 by Andrew Latham

Chase offers two Sapphire credit cards with different credit score thresholds — the Sapphire Preferred, aimed at good credit, and the Sapphire Reserve, which targets excellent credit.

A land loan is a type of financing used to purchase a plot of land, whether for building a home, farming, recreation, or investment.

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