Credit Card Advice for Students

Latest Credit Card Stories for Students

• 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.

  11 min read Jul 26, 2021

  

• Best credit cards for international students in the U.S.

  Credit cards for international students often let them apply without an SSN. Find out which cards are best for students pursuing higher education in the U.S.

  5 min read Jul 13, 2021

  

• Discover rewards program guide

  Discover cardholders can now redeem their cash back for any amount at any time.

  8 min read May 24, 2021

  

• 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 May 22, 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