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Do You Have to Be a Student to Have a Student Credit Card
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Do You Have to Be a Student to Have a Student Credit Card?

Most student credit cards are only available to college students. If you’re not a student and you’re looking for a way to get your first credit card, you

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Secured Credit Cards: A Path to Better Scores

Simply going out and getting a secured credit card “has little or no effect” on your credit reports and credit scores. It’s how you repay your secured card debt that makes all the difference. With responsible use, you can establish a positive credit history and build your credit scores.

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Balance Transfer Credit Cards and Your Scores

Balance transfer credit cards that offer lower or zero percent interest rates can be a smart way to reduce monthly payments and consolidate debt. Here are a few questions and answers that can help you determine if it is something you should consider. 

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Choosing the Rewards Credit Card Right for You

It is difficult to put rewards programs into categories because the cards come in so many different forms. However, there are a few general, popular types of cards out there: cash-back, travel rewards and points-earning cards.

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Debit Cards vs. Credit Cards – The Credit Score Impact

Deciding whether to swipe your debit or credit card at checkout should be about more than which card happens to be at the front of your wallet.

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