Comments on: Best Student Cards

By: How the New Credit Card Laws Will Affect College Students | Credit Cards University

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:24:11 +0000

[...] an emergency hits, credit cards can be useful items to have. And as a way to build credit, credit cards can be an essential first [...]

By: 10 Credit Card Industry Facts that You Probably Don’t Know | Credit Cards University

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 21:16:51 +0000

[...] used to pay for college. A study conducted by Sallie Mae found that an average of 30 percent of all college students put tuition on their credit cards. Nearly all colleges in the U.S. accept some type of credit card [...]

By: Low Interest for Big Buys, Rewards for Total Payoffs - Credit Cards University

Low Interest for Big Buys, Rewards for Total Payoffs - Credit Cards University — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:11:00 +0000

[...] make sense if you’re paying 18 percent interest on your credit card debt. Instead, choose a low interest credit card. Low interest cards rarely offer rewards, but they generally guarantee an extremely low interest [...]

By: At What Point Should I Worry About My Student Loan Debt? - Credit Cards University

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:44:24 +0000

[...] there’s nothing wrong with having credit cards, and a young person should have at least one student credit card to build a credit history. Still, you should understand why your student loan debt is considered [...]

By: What areas should I avoid when looking for a job? - Credit Cards University

What areas should I avoid when looking for a job? - Credit Cards University — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:43:24 +0000

[...] a student credit card with a low credit limit and a low rate is a good way to begin building a sound credit history. Just [...]

By: Do reward cards make sense for college students? - Credit Cards University

Do reward cards make sense for college students? - Credit Cards University — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:42:05 +0000

[...] a wider range of benefits. Although the offers are mostly low interest credit cards for students, the cardholder automatically participates in Citi’s ThankYou network—even earning rewards [...]

By: My parents gave me a card for “emergencies” What do you think qualifies? My boyfriends bail? - Credit Cards University

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:32:42 +0000

[...] your own credit history so you should tell them thanks, but no thanks. There are many reasonable college student credit cards for you to start building your credit score. Secondly, if you do have an ‘emergency’ credit [...]

By: Are student credit cards that much different than regular credit cards? - Credit Cards University

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:29:38 +0000

[...] type of credit card that is preferable for students just learning to deal with credit is a co-signed one. This credit [...]

By: Economy-Proof Careers - Credit Cards University

Economy-Proof Careers - Credit Cards University — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:12:10 +0000

[...] in a struggling economy. When lenders lend less, they favor those with a proven track record. If a student gets a credit card as a freshman and treats it responsibly (pays on time, maintains a balance less than 40% of the [...]

By: Where to find more time when the day isn’t long enough - Credit Cards University

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:10:53 +0000

[...] credit cards can be paid online, so schedule time to pay your bills in one session. Also opt out of paper [...]

By: Credit Card Myths: Lending Your Credit Doesn’t Waive Your Responsibility - Credit Cards University

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:09:01 +0000

[...] then go with them to the store and charge the item for them as opposed to lending them your credit card. Your credit is valuable, important and vulnerable to credit card abuse. It is because of these [...]

By: Credit Card Myth: Paying Your Balance Each Month Increases Your Credit Score - Credit Cards University

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:05:15 +0000

[...] purchases with a student credit card, and then taking two or three months to pay them off, is a good way to keep your credit score on [...]

By: Merchants are Not Required to Ask for the Cardholder’s Identification - Credit Cards University

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:02:24 +0000

[...] do need to sign your student credit cards. The cashier can, and should, look at for your credit card signature on your credit card — [...]

By: How Many Credit Cards is Too Many? - Credit Cards University

How Many Credit Cards is Too Many? - Credit Cards University — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:01:02 +0000

[...] of the best student credit cards do not require a minimum income or cosigner; however, it is never wise to get into a financial [...]

By: Using Student Loans to Bail Out of Credit Card Debt - Credit Cards University

Using Student Loans to Bail Out of Credit Card Debt - Credit Cards University — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:59:47 +0000

[...] Student credit cards offer several benefits when you’re on a tight budget and need access to extra money, but it’s easy to fall into the ‘credit card habit’ and start depending on your Citi student card or Discover Card to manage your monthly expenses. [...]

By: About “The Secret History of Credit Cards” and 8 Things You Should Know - Credit Cards University

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:57:14 +0000

[...] the best student credit cards have pitfalls. Don’t forget: Choose wisely, and use [...]

By: Regulators Put a Stop to Unfair Credit Card Tactics - Credit Cards University

Regulators Put a Stop to Unfair Credit Card Tactics - Credit Cards University — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:56:16 +0000

[...] life, a student named Ashleigh (Amber Stevens) tried to solve her financial woes by applying for a student credit card. On-campus recruiters made it all too easy for her to get an instant line of credit, and when [...]

By: The Schumer Box: An Easy Way to Compare Rates and Fees - Credit Cards University

The Schumer Box: An Easy Way to Compare Rates and Fees - Credit Cards University — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:55:05 +0000

[...] One of these opportunities is the chance to establish a credit history through student loans and student credit cards. College campuses are the recruiting ground for many credit card issuers offering their cards to [...]

By: Holiday Roundup - Credit Cards University

Holiday Roundup - Credit Cards University — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:50:56 +0000

[...] the average consumer carries. More credit cards is not the answer, but a smart selection from the best student credit cards can make a [...]

By: Using gift cards to buy gas and groceries - Credit Cards University

Using gift cards to buy gas and groceries - Credit Cards University — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:49:42 +0000

[...] tough economic times, gift cards are becoming more popular and are a great alternative to even the best student credit cards. The recipient can use it on just about anything he needs, even household necessities. The balance [...]