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 ...

— -- 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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Taking on too much credit card debt is all too easy, especially for students with lots of expenses and little income. Here's advice on paying it off.

— -- 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 ...

・Federal student loans, rent reporting, and setting them as an authorized user can help students build a credit history without opening a credit card. ・On-time payments and consistent account activity ...