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My First Time…Using Credit

I managed not to accrue any debt coming out of college. One of the big factors? I didn’t have a credit card until a few months ago ... I might not be debt-free right now. I assumed having a credit card was the only way to generate ... my Student Visa with a $500 credit limit and let it get comfy in my wallet. The first time I busted [more...]

Date: 2008-10-02 21:55:19

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Consumers deserve greed bailout

When a college student who has just run out of money and maxed out her credit card gets that bailout from dad, what's the first thing she does? ... its plastic on the table and said, "Put it on my credit card." Banks, you see, recently cried "Uncle ... to a depositor who dipped 78 cents into the red when buying a hamburger with a debit card. The same [more...]

Date: 2008-09-19 17:05:27


Reforms Make It Harder To Give Credit Cards To College Students

Due to the latest credit card alterations that are starting up next year, card issuers will have a strenuous time getting teenagers on college campuses to apply for credit cards without their parents’ knowledge. As students arrive on campus, card issuers will be there to meet them at many schools. “Issuers will try to continue to market to college students between now and the time the legislation takes effect,” said Bill Hardekopf, chief executive of LowCards.com, a site that tracks cards. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-13 15:21:17


College Loan Slavery: Student Debt Is Getting Way Out of Hand

I have seen this first hand. No one holds a gun to these people's heads. They don't understand sacraficing now to have more later ... debt. And don't get me started on all the credit card kiosks around campuses. Only fools get those ... out probably a hundred resumes from L.A. to Canada, but I haven't had a single response. Experienced people [more...]

Date: 2008-11-12 13:25:34


Higher Ed, Banks and Credit Card Companies

Great commentary from Kevin Carey, which I've linked to just below, along with the NY Times article (below the fold) which spawned the story ... brochure inside encouraging students to apply for a credit card - often their first. This troubling practice has resulted in students completing college with credit card debt - often on top of student loans [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 21:19:00


Student Credit Card

When I started college, the opportunity to obtain a Student Credit Card was not there ... credit card at the age of 18. Times really have changed and we as parents need to look ... for college and they need to get home. A car ride in most cases is much less expensive then a flight [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 17:36:00


Top Financial Mistakes Made by College Students

by katie George 1. Blowing your school loan money Instead of using your financial aid for books, tuition, room & board, ... . 2. Credit Card Debt Even responsible adults can rack up some hefty credit card debt, but students ... , have no business getting multiple credit cards. This is a recipe for credit disaster, because now students [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 22:21:38


Help Your Student Find the Right College Credit Card

If you’re a parent or a guardian of a college student, ... with being a card holder. Yes, the dangers of bad credit can be avoided if youngsters are properly educated ... for students that offer great deals with no annual fees at all. Check credit card review websites [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:36:37


How Young People Should Handle Credit Cards

This week I’m featuring a few guest posts. First up is an article from the Studenomist, who writes over at the new personal finance blog, ... .” It feels like an honour that someone is willing to loan you money and provide you with credit ... it is not even free. Chances are that if you are a college student credit card companies are literally [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 11:00:23


Choosing the Right Credit Card

This article is sponsored by FindCollegeCards.com, a great resource to compare student credit cards ... and theft protection, but in case your card does get stolen, do not risk getting bad credit and don’ ... . Having a credit card of your own is an essential part of life. You are in college [more...]

Date: 2008-09-16 16:38:27


Sunday Money Roundup - Packing Again Edition.

As I mentioned earlier this week, we are moving again - after only 6 short months in our current house ... and we have a few weeks to transition, so it shouldn’t be that bad. But still - I hate packing. Ugh ... about college students handling credit cards. Four Pillars has an excellent article titled “How [more...]

Date: 2008-11-09 14:00:58



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