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Intro APR offer: The Wells Fargo Reflect Card offers a 0% intro APR for 21 months from account opening on purchases and ...

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.

Discover the contrast between student and secured credit cards. Learn how each option can help build your credit and decide which best fits your financial needs.

Getting a credit card as a student can help you build your credit score, earn rewards and establish good money habits — if you use your card responsibly. This means sticking to your budget and paying ...

Furnishing a dorm room requires careful budgeting and prioritizing needs over wants to avoid overspending. Several credit cards are optimal for furnishing dorm rooms, from retail credit cards to ...

— -- College students juggle plenty: part-time jobs, research projects, dating, keeping up with the family at home. So I'd like to go out on a limb and say most college students are more focused ...

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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 ...