Credit Card Advice for Students

Latest Credit Card Stories for Students

• How old do you have to be to get a credit card?

  Learn what age you need to be to apply and be approved for a credit card.

  5 min read Apr 14, 2021

  

• Guide to credit card special offers and limited-time promotions

  Our comprehensive guide aims to keep you up-to-date on the best credit card bonus offers and seasonal promotions.

  10 min read Apr 13, 2021

  

• Best new credit cards in 2021

  Card issuers have come up with new credit cards and refreshed old offers over the last year.

  7 min read Feb 04, 2021

  

• Rewards for your resolutions: Achieve New Year’s goals with these cards

  Earn rewards on your 2021 New Year’s resolutions.

  5 min read Jan 12, 2021

  

• How to help your kids build credit

  Parents have many options, from debit cards and prepaid cards to secured credit cards and making their child an authorized user. Which is best?

  9 min read Nov 02, 2020

  

• Can you pay student loans with a credit card?

  Federal student loan providers don’t often accept credit card payments. But there are more ways you can use your cards while eliminating student debt.

  6 min read Sep 11, 2020

  

• College students: Don’t pause building credit during COVID-19

  Building credit now is an important step toward future financial health.

  5 min read May 12, 2020

  

• How to build credit as a college student

  Build credit in college with credit cards and responsible card usage.

  6 min read Jul 22, 2020

  

• Best credit cards with no late fees

  Issuer assistance won’t last forever. Here are 4 cards offering no late fees or a one-time pass.

  5 min read Apr 29, 2020

  

• Best Chase student credit cards in 2021

  With a student credit card, young people can charge small purchases, build a history of on-time payments and even earn great rewards. Here are the best cards Chase has to offer for students.

  6 min read Mar 16, 2020