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Can You Get a Credit Card With No Job?

Guide to Applying for a Credit Card if You Have No Job

Does credit card account approval require a job? The short answer is no. Learn from Lantern the various ways you can obtain a credit card without a job.
Jason Steele

Jason Steele

Updated November 13, 2024

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When Do Credit Card Companies Report to Credit Bureaus?

Credit cards report to credit bureaus every 30 to 45 days. Late payments are reported once you are 30 days behind. Learn more about how this reporting works.

Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman
April 23, 2023
6 min read
When Do Credit Card Companies Report to Credit Bureaus?

5 Companies That Offer Credit Card Preapproval

Credit card preapproval doesn’t mean you’ll be approved, but you’ll have a good chance if you apply. Learn more about credit card preapproval.

Kim Franke-Folstad
April 21, 2023
11 min read
5 Companies That Offer Credit Card Preapproval

What Is a Secured Credit Card?

If you have bad credit or no credit history, you can improve your credit by getting a secured credit card and using it properly. Read on to learn more.

Kim Franke-Folstad
April 21, 2023
13 min read
What Is a Secured Credit Card?

Guide to Getting a Credit Card: When Can You Get a Credit Card?

Credit cards offer many advantages, but people are often unsure about the best time to get one. Learn when it makes the most sense to get a credit card.

Sarah Li Cain
April 21, 2023
9 min read
Guide to Getting a Credit Card: When Can You Get a Credit Card?

What Is APR on a Credit Card?

APR means annual percentage rate and refers to interest on a credit account. Learn more about APR and how it works on credit cards.

Sheryl Nance-Nash
April 21, 2023
8 min read
What Is APR on a Credit Card?

Should You Cancel Unused Credit Cards or Keep Them?

While it can be tempting to cancel a credit card you don't use, there are consequences involved. Learn more about the impact of canceling unused credit cards.

Kim Franke-Folstad
April 21, 2023
9 min read
Should You Cancel Unused Credit Cards or Keep Them?

How to Find the Right Credit Card

Choosing a credit card doesn’t have to be complicated. Learn how to find the right credit card with the best benefits for your needs.

Rebecca Lake
April 21, 2023
7 min read
How to Find the Right Credit Card

A Comparison of Charge Cards vs Credit Cards

A charge card must be paid in full each month, unlike a credit card. But there are other differences as well. Learn more about charge cards and credit cards.

Sarah Li Cain
April 19, 2023
7 min read
A Comparison of Charge Cards vs Credit Cards

A Beginner's Guide to Credit Card Requirements

Basic requirements for a credit card include having a source of income and a Social Security number. Requirements for applying may vary by issuer.

Kim Franke-Folstad
April 19, 2023
10 min read
A Beginner's Guide to Credit Card Requirements

Applying for a Credit Card: Tips for Getting Approved

Before you apply for a credit card, it can help to understand the types of credit cards and the benefits of each, as well as what it may take to get approved.

Kelly Boyer Sagert
April 19, 2023
8 min read
Applying for a Credit Card: Tips for Getting Approved

Reading Your Credit Card Statement

Your credit card statement contains important information about your account. Learn how to read a credit card statement from A to Z.

Rebecca Lake
April 17, 2023
8 min read
Reading Your Credit Card Statement

Credit Card Terms, Explained

Credit card terminology can be confusing, but it's important to understand some key terms. Here's how to build your credit card vocabulary.

Rebecca Lake
April 17, 2023
7 min read
Credit Card Terms, Explained