For people just starting out, student credit cards and secured credit cards might be the best options since both types have less stringent requirements for approval. Student credit cards are designed ...

For young people, building a good credit score can open many doors, including renting an apartment and getting your own phone plan. There are multiple ways to start building credit as a student, such ...

The CARD Act of 2009 states that credit card companies cannot issue cards to people younger than 21 unless they apply in writing and prove they have sufficient income to make minimum payments.

Americans tidied up their household balance sheets to start 2025, cleaning up some credit card and auto loan debt, new data showed Tuesday. However, the debt outlook for millions of student loan ...

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Taking on too much credit card debt is all too easy, especially for students with lots of expenses and little income. Here's advice on paying it off.

Student credit cards are often an excellent first foray into the world of credit, making many eager to get their first card. Cards geared toward college students often have low credit limits and no ...