American Express student site offers college students knowledge, as well as online credit applications.

The company's Web site covers the bases when it comes to providing information about credit and money. American Express provides their site visitors with a wealth of information from detailed budgeting tutorials to a comprehensive list of answers to many common questions about credit. Those who have gotten credit cards can get online statements and use online bill pay features, but we're glad to see that the site chooses to highlight their consumer content.

The site provides a good mix of answers to common questions and more lengthy articles on how to track expenses. And they offer a lot of good work sheets and tools to help you handle your finances. While this is a student site, the information provided here would be valuable to those of any age.

 

Best bets: Debt reduction calculator: Figure out what carrying a credit card balance will cost you. Managing your money: Detailed articles to help you develop a plan of attack for budgeting. Credit information: Find out how credit works, from checking your credit report to what to look for when applying for a card.

--By Kelly Kroll June 10, 1999

Review this site: Send your feedback to directory@bankrate.com.

Reference home       Kids and college