Melissa Lambarena is a senior writer on the credit cards team at NerdWallet. She has enthusiastically covered credit card-related topics for over nine years. Her prior experience includes nine years ...

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 ...

Intro APR offer: The Wells Fargo Reflect Card offers a 0% intro APR for 21 months from account opening on purchases and ...

Getting a credit card as a student can help you build your credit score, earn rewards and establish good money habits — if you use your card responsibly. This means sticking to your budget and paying ...

Student credit cards are often an excellent first foray into the world of credit, making many eager to get their first card. Cards geared toward college students often have low credit limits and no ...

— -- 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 ...

Find out why this cash-back rewards card is Canada’s best for students in this review by Forbes Advisor Canada.

Credit builder cards are designed to help kick off – or grow – a credit score. This is the measure lenders use when deciding whether or not to grant a loan or credit card, and at what interest rate.

The CARD Act of 2009 states that credit card companies cannot issue cards to people younger than 21 unless they apply in writing and prove they have sufficient income to make minimum payments.