Teaching College Kids the Importance of Managing Their Credit Card
As they gain an education in their chosen field, college students also begin the process of becoming independent. While navigating the challenges of living in a miniscule dorm room with one roommate or...
View ArticleCollege Students and Credit Cards
In days gone by, credit cards rained down upon college students. Shiny, new, pre-approved cards arrived in the mail every week, it seemed. That’s no longer the case. Harsh lessons about college...
View ArticleShopping for the Best Credit Card
Looking to save money on revolving debt, or earn rewards from your favorite airline or hotel? Know what to look for when shopping for the best credit card for you. Much improved charge card consumer...
View ArticleBuilding Great Credit
Bad credit is a major obstacle to many of life’s events. A low credit score means you won’t be eligible for the best deals (lowest interest rates) on credit (so you'll pay more). And in some cases...
View ArticleHow to Avoid Damaging Your Credit While You’re in College
As a college student a student credit card is usually your first real introduction to the world of credit, which often leads to some of the biggest mistakes first-time credit card users make when...
View ArticleHow Do Student Credit Cards Work?
If you’re new to credit and have just entered or are currently attending college, there’s a pretty good chance that you’ve considered signing up for a student credit card. Credit cards can be a great...
View ArticleReveal Your Credit Score on a First Date?
“I was introduced to Josh by a mutual friend. After about a month of emailing back and forth, he asked if I’d like to have dinner. I was excited. He was really nice and we seemed to have so much in...
View ArticleThe Discover It cards – A Credit Card Review
Perhaps in response to consumer dissatisfaction with harsh fees and penalties imposed by some credit card issuers, Discover now offers a line of credit cards with kinder, gentler terms. The offer...
View ArticleDoes Your College Student Need a Credit Card?
Your son or daughter has been accepted into college, and both of you couldn't be happier. Congratulations! Now get ready to pony up. Even if your child receives assistance in the form of grants, loans,...
View ArticleHow Do I Get a Credit Card and Build Credit If I’m Under 21?
Prior to the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009, also known as the “CARD Act”, you couldn't walk across a college campus without bumping into one of a half dozen...
View ArticleTop 5 Ways to Save on Back to School Shopping
The longest days go so fast... Hard to believe that the end of summer is already upon us. Whether you're anxious to shuttle your children back into the care of trusted teachers and staff or you're...
View ArticleWhen Retail Store Credit Cards Can Work to Your Benefit…and When They’ll Work...
Store credit cards are often demonized by personal finance experts, like me, because of their high interest rates (which commonly exceed 24%), and low credit lines (which make them easy to heavily...
View ArticleDon’t Ignore Student Loan Debt
Students are understandably most intently focused on survival from year to year as they progress towards the goal of an academic degree. Four years may seem like a glacial age. Some students are...
View ArticleHow Much Should I Borrow for College?
Last summer, Bloomberg published a chart indicating that college costs have increased 1,102% within the last 30 years. This year they’re asking the question "Are College Costs Reaching a Breaking...
View ArticleHow To Find Your First Credit Card
"John, I'm 23 and I'm in the market for a new credit card, which will be my first credit card. Any advice?" Congratulations! And thank you for not listening to the small but vocal group of people who...
View ArticleWhat Are The Best Credit Cards For Young Adults?
"John, I have a couple of retail store credit cards but, obviously, they don't help me spend anywhere other than the chain of stores. Can you give me a list of really good cards for young people like...
View ArticleAsk the Experts: Money Management for Young Professionals
You got your first real job – now don't blow it The milestones of growing up are different for everyone, but they tend to share the same basic characteristics. Key parts of the transition from child to...
View ArticleTop Three Best Credit Cards For Young Adults and College Students
A recent study published by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and a Professor at Arizona State University confirms what many of us already knew, which is that the CARD Act restrictions on issuing a...
View ArticleWhat Happens When I Apply For a Retail Store Credit Card?
"Would you like to apply for our store credit card today and get an additional 20% off your purchase?" If you made a purchase at your local mall recently, then chances are pretty good that you heard a...
View ArticleFour Costly Student Loan Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
In case you haven't noticed, we're in a lot of student loan debt. In fact, as a country we're in considerably more student loan debt than we are in credit card debt. However, student loan debt isn't...
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