Tradeline Resources

01/21/2024
When Being an Authorized User Doesn't Help

When You Should NOT Be an Authorized User

Being an authorized user on someone else’s credit card can often be a valuable strategy for consumers who are looking to build credit. However, it is not true that everyone will benefit from authorized user accounts in every situation.
12/30/2023

Buying Tradelines: How to Choose the Best Tradeline Company

Buying tradelines can be a difficult decision. Here are some tips on what to look for and what to watch out for when choosing a tradeline company.
12/06/2023
Do Tradelines Still Work in 2024?

Do Tradelines Still Work in 2024?

Do tradelines still work in 2024? Find out if tradelines still work and if they will continue to be effective for years to come.
09/07/2023
Piggybacking credit can help consumers transition out of credit invisibility.

How Do Tradelines Work?

“How do tradelines work?” is a question we hear all the time from people who are new to the tradeline industry. We’ll break down what tradelines are, how tradelines work, and how they can affect your credit.
08/02/2023
primary tradelines

Buying Primary Tradelines: Fact, Fiction, or Fraud?

Primary tradelines are usually the goal of anyone trying to build credit. However, buying a “primary tradeline” may involve actions that are questionable at best and possibly illegal at worst, and it may not even help as much as you may hope.
04/05/2023
Establish credit tradelines

How to Establish Tradelines—Insider’s Guide

Establishing tradelines is an essential part of credit. Because credit is a necessary part of modern life for most people, you need to know why tradelines matter, the best ways to establish tradelines, tradeline factors to consider, and how to tell which tradelines to avoid and which are a good fit for you.
03/27/2023
Tradeline Myths

Watch Out for These Tradeline Myths

The tradeline industry is full of rumors, myths, and inaccuracies. Since we aim to educate consumers on how tradelines work, we want to dispel these common myths about tradelines.
03/01/2023
Tradelines in 5 Easy Steps

Tradelines in 5 Easy Steps

Buying tradelines doesn’t have to be complicated. Just follow these five steps to make buying tradelines easy!
02/27/2023
business credit starts with personal tradelines

Business Credit Starts With Personal Tradelines

Business credit is similar to personal credit, but it uses a different reporting system. If you are interested in building business credit, our article breaks down business credit vs. personal credit, what business tradelines are, and how to build business credit.
02/20/2023
Fastest ways to build credit

How to Build Credit Fast [Infographic]

Building credit using traditional methods can take years. In this article and infographic, we’re talking about the fastest ways to build credit.
04/04/2022
Credit Repair & Tradelines - Infographic

Credit Repair vs. Tradelines [Infographic]

Perhaps the title “Credit Repair vs Tradelines” is not entirely accurate, but this is a common way that many consumers think of the two industries. In truth, the services really go hand-in-hand, but we will highlight several differences in order to understand the full range of credit-related options.
03/28/2022

Tradelines 101 [Infographic]

If you’re new to tradelines, have no fear. At Tradeline Supply Company, LLC, we provide free educational content so you can empower yourself to make smart […]
02/15/2022
Do Tradelines Really Work?

Do Tradelines Really Work?

Is the authorized user tradeline strategy effective? Credit expert John Ulzheimer explains why and how authorized user tradelines work.
10/18/2021
The #1 Secret on How to Unlock the Power of Tradelines

The #1 Secret on How to Unlock the Power of Tradelines

People tend to think that the limit of the tradeline is more important, but if you believe this, you are misinformed and you will not get the results you hope for. If you want to see good results, you have to focus on age.
10/04/2021
Tradeline age

Why Age Is the Most Valuable Factor of a Tradeline

Tradelines are commonly believed to have more of a positive impact on one’s credit score at certain age levels. Based on the examples we have seen, we have come up with our own observations on the question of which age levels are particularly beneficial for credit scores.
07/14/2021
person writing common mistakes when purchasing tradelines

Common Mistakes Made When Buying Tradelines

Use our list of common mistakes to make sure you get the most out of your tradelines. Don't make the same mistakes we've seen before!
07/12/2021
How to Get Tradelines to Post

How to Get Tradelines to Post

The worst thing that can happen after you buy tradelines is not seeing your tradelines post to your credit report. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to boost your chances of getting your tradelines to post.
07/11/2021
Questions every authorized user should ask when buying tradelines

Questions Every Authorized User Should Ask When Buying Tradelines

Tradelines are investments in your financial future. Make sure you are getting the most out of your authorized user tradelines by asking yourself the following questions first.
06/21/2021

How to Choose a Tradeline: A Buyer’s Guide

Choosing the right tradelines for your credit can be a challenge. Learn more about how to choose the right authorized user tradelines to buy using our helpful buyer's guide.
03/05/2021
How many tradelines to buy

Buying Tradelines: How Many Tradelines Do I Need?

How many tradelines should you buy? There are cases when it’s best to get a single tradeline and other cases when multiple tradelines might be more appropriate. To help you decide, we’ll discuss examples for each scenario.
09/13/2020

Credit Expert: Can Authorized User Tradelines Build Credit?

Authorized user tradelines can be a fantastic way to build your credit reports and credit scores, according to credit expert John Ulzheimer.
08/24/2020
Are Tradelines Legal?

Are Tradelines Legal?

“Are tradelines legal?” is one of the first questions people ask when they are introduced to the tradeline business. To answer this question, we will reference what authorities have said about the tradeline industry and show what their conclusions have been.
06/27/2020
Credit Piggybacking

What Is Piggybacking for Credit?

Credit piggybacking, also called credit card piggybacking, is a commonly used credit-building strategy. However, many people are still unaware of how to access this strategy and use it to their advantage. We’ll define piggybacking for credit and tell you how it can help your credit.
06/13/2019

Wholesale Tradelines: What Are You Really Buying?

What does it mean if a company offers “wholesale tradelines?” Does that mean they have the best tradeline prices, or is it more of a marketing gimmick? Keep reading for our perspective on the topic of wholesale tradelines.
06/16/2017

The Ethics of Tradelines

Tradelines and credit piggybacking are controversial topics, so much so that many people ask the question “are piggybacking and buying and selling tradelines ethical?” We want to shed light on some perspectives that may not be immediately obvious.
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