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Credit Cards

Credit cards. Dun dun DUN. This little plastic sidekick can’t buy you everything in the world. But it can help you in the long run to build your credit score so you can do adult things like take out a mortgage or buy a car.

Just remember to pay your balance in full every month so you don’t build even more debt than what you owe to Sally Mae.

As offers come in the mail, you wonder, should I go with Citibank or a Visa credit card? Decide what you want out of your credit card before you make your final decision.

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Give Me Some Credit: Getting to Know Your Credit Card

January 14, 2021 //  by Jake Tammara

Credit cards: tiny pieces of plastic that can make or break a person’s entire life depending on if …

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Top 10 Best First Credit Cards for College Students

March 2, 2020 //  by Vanessa Vazquez

Still unsure about which credit card to apply for? With so many options for earning rewards and …

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Expert Spotlight: Finding the Right First Credit Card

February 8, 2019 //  by Lily Maslia

Taxes and credit scores and paperwork, oh my! Adulting sneaks up on you quickly in college and …

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The Do’s and Don’ts of a Credit Card for Students: College Edition

April 5, 2018 //  by Kailah Covington

As a college student, you probably already received a letter in the mail trying to convince you to …

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How Do I Know if My Credit Score Sucks?

December 27, 2017 //  by Emily Wiegand

Leaving your overprotective parents and taking on the adventure of college is all fun and …

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Everything You Need To Know About Student Credit Cards

June 14, 2017 //  by Ana Lopez

To someone who has never had a credit card, the concept of one may seem terrifying. Why? It’s the …

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When Credit Card Swipes Go Wrong

April 19, 2016 //  by Alexis Aumiller

When I was a sophomore in college, I listened to my mother’s advice and applied for a credit card. …

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5 Harsh Truths About Credit Cards

October 30, 2015 //  by Jack O'Reilly

Flashback 20 years to any given college campus: Credit card representatives made homes on Campus …

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