What not to do with a secured credit card?

You can learn what they are and how to avoid these pitfalls below.

Rejecting a Card Due to the Security Deposit. ...
Not Paying the Bill on Time Every Month. ...
Carrying a Balance From Month to Month. ...
Thinking People Will Be Able to Tell If You're Using a Secured Credit Card. ...
Failing to Track Your Credit Improvement.

Is 3 credit cards too many?

If your goal is to get or maintain a good credit score, two to three credit card accounts, in addition to other types of credit, are generally recommended. This combination may help you improve your credit mix. Lenders and creditors like to see a wide variety of credit types on your credit report.