“When I was a young man right out of the Marine Corps, a credit card was near impossible to get. I applied for a few and was turned down by all.”
Shortly after I went into the Navy, my father signed a personal loan at the local bank so I could buy a car.
Something in the system triggered and they sent me a MasterCard.
It came in very handy, particularly with renting cars and hotel rooms.
Hell, I couldn’t even rent a car when I was in!
Was told I had to be a E-7 or better!........