18th November 2009
When choosing the best student credit card, there are many choices in the market but what are the things you should look for? Here are some tips on how to find the best student credit card for college students:
1. Low Interest Rates
This is important...
11th November 2009
How beneficial are credit cards for students? Are these just tools for purchasing books and school supplies or is there more to student credit cards? If you’re a student, how can you make sure that you will not experience bad credit problem from colle...
19th October 2009
Credit cards for students are a great way of establishing a credit history. It allows a student to start building credit early so that by the time he or she graduates, he/she can present a credit report to prospective employers, landlords, or lenders.
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05th October 2009
The mere thought of providing their children with credit cards may intimidate some parents. And why not! With the many cases of credit card debt, particularly among young people, parents have every reason to be doubtful. However, while it is true that ...
13th August 2009
For students who are applying for a student credit card for the first time, this article was made for you. Below are the most common mistakes that students make when getting a student credit card. Avoid these mistakes and save yourself from trouble:
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18th June 2009
Everything that has to do with credit and lenders are reflected in one’s credit report. Based on your credit report, your lenders would be making decisions on whether to grant you the credit you need, to give you better rates or decline your applicatio...
06th June 2009
When co-signing for a college student’s credit card, what important pointers should you remember? In this article, let’s discuss some tips for those who are planning to co-sign for a friend, a child, or a relative.
How Co-signing Can Affect Your Cr...
20th May 2009
Having a student credit card can be an efficient tool for college students especially for emergency school expenses. But applying for a student credit card can be a challenge for first time credit card holders. Many students have been prone to sign up in ...
13th May 2009
Since credit cards have first been introduced in the market, people have become very particular about convenience, ease and speedy credit card transactions. Today, the cashless payment system is also being introduced in elementary schools, high schools an...
03rd December 2008
If you are a student thinking about applying for a credit card, you are preparing to establish a credit record of your own. It is a good idea to start early. Whether in high school with a debit visa or mastercard that reports to the credit bureaus, or col...
30th November 2008
Are you a student about to enter college? If yes, have you thought about getting your own student credit card? Perhaps you may think that having a student credit card is not in your list of priorities. Some people may even have a negative impression ab...
18th April 2008
A recent study conducted by the Georgetown University Credit Research Center shows encouraging results about students and student credit cards. According to this report, 87.9 percent of students in college manage their student credit cards effectively.
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12th March 2008
Many credit card companies see the marketing potential in college students. Credit card companies use promotional offers and free gifts like t-shirts, coffee mugs, or CDs to entice students on signing up for their company.
Have you ever asked why? Loya...
10th March 2008
Students are prone to acquiring credit card debt. Why? Because most young people do not know or are not paying attention on how to handle their credit cards correctly. Here are some practical advice on the proper use of student credit cards and how to avo...
07th March 2008
The Federal law doesn’t provide any restrictions about issuing credit cards to minors. In fact, credit card companies consider teen-agers as a very profitable market. Most credit card companies often require a co-signer when a minor applies for a credit...
