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 ...

A review of the new Chase Freedom Student credit card. Compare it to Capital One Journey & Discover it student cards. Explore ultimate rewards & benefits!

Furnishing a dorm room requires careful budgeting and prioritizing needs over wants to avoid overspending. Several credit cards are optimal for furnishing dorm rooms, from retail credit cards to ...

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 ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

In Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and PEI, you must be at least 18 years old to qualify for a credit card. In all other provinces and territories, you must be 19. Students under 18 may be able to ...

Benzinga's top pick for the best credit card overall for this month is the Chase Freedom Unlimited. Enjoy no annual fee and earn 1.5% cash back rewards on your purchases. Plus, a welcome offer of $200 ...

Picking the right credit card as a Canadian university student is the first step in building good credit and a great way to reap benefits like cashback rewards. To help, here are eight easy tips when ...