For people just starting out, student credit cards and secured credit cards might be the best options since both types have less stringent requirements for approval. Student credit cards are designed ...

— -- 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 ...

College is a new adventure and a huge life step for most young adults. For many, it's also the first taste of financial freedom. Before I started college, I was told to avoid credit cards like the ...

A student credit card, when used responsibly, can help you establish a credit history, build your credit score and develop healthy spending habits. Use a student credit card for affordable, ...

Young college students aren’t exactly credit card-happy these days. But credit card issuers are rolling out some attractive deals that are designed to put more plastic into backpacks. If you’re a ...

If you're graduating this spring, there's one thing you probably want as badly as a job: a credit card. That's because the new credit card regulations, as well as the credit crunch and stepped up ...

Parents shouldn't be surprised to hear from their kids soon after dropping them off at college. That's because many students still need mom or dad's help to get a credit card. Before last year, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. Entering college is one of the most exciting milestones in ...

— -- Banks are getting more aggressive — and creative — in their efforts to pitch credit cards to college students by hawking cards near college campuses and striking exclusive partnerships with ...