Professor explains when a high-interest unsecured credit card may be useful
Published September 22, 2026
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Laura Gonzalez, a professor in the Department of Finance at Cal State Long Beach, spoke with WalletHub about unsecured credit cards and when people with bad credit may consider paying higher interest rates to obtain one. She explained that using an unsecured card responsibly—maintaining low balances and paying the balance in full each month—can help rebuild a damaged credit history.
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