Student credit cards offer rewards and incentives geared toward students and may be easier to qualify for. Credit cards can be a valuable tool for college students to learn how to manage money and ...

But as students' debt loads have soared — along with the cost of college — regulators have become increasingly concerned about the marketing of credit cards to students.

It may remain fairly easy to open credit cards at a store or even a Visa, if the card issuer can verify that applicants have a job and some income, Ulzheimer said. College students still can get ...

Until you have a good credit score, don’t bother applying for credit cards with big sign-up bonuses or high rewards. A 1% to 3% rewards rate is just fine while you’re getting started.

As college students embark on their journey towards financial independence, the question of whether they need a credit card becomes vital. National correspondent Jamal Andrus explores the benefits ...

Student credit cards are designed to help college students with thin credit files get started using credit. Secured credit cards are open to people with no credit or bad credit, but require a ...

The Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act of 2010 tightened requirements for students to get cards and limited marketing. Despite these changes, credit card debt ...

Dear Clever Credit, I am a 20-year-old college student with a Discover it® Student Cash Back card. My credit score is 774. I want another card that will give me better rewards for what I actually ...