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Do I need a credit card for college?

Jul 27 2011 -  With all of this talk about credit it is hard for high school and college students to weed out the good information and advice from the bad information and advi...

Online Banking for College Students

Jun 14 2011 -  Opening a Student Bank Account Many college students will open their first bank account just as they leave for campus.  Others have had bank accounts since...

Annual Percentage Rates vs. Annual Percentage Yield

May 11 2011 -  For loans (including private student loans), student credit cards or investments that involve compounding interest, there are two popular interest rate related...

3 Student Debt Reduction Strategies

Sep 29 2010 -  Between credit cards and student loans, many graduating seniors will have as much as $50,000 to $60,000 in debt that has to be repaid.

Sorting Through Student Credit Card Offers

Sep 17 2010 -  Often times, the bright colors on the packaging and awesome-sounding introductory APR can blind us to the fact that maybe it isn't exactly what we're looking fo...

Check Out Our Credit Education Center

Aug 30 2010 -  Did you know that StudentPlatinum has a credit education center with over 15 articles on various credit and student credit topics? We’ve done the legwork...

What is a Credit Score? A Quick Guide

Aug 27 2010 -  According to the Free Financial Dictionary, credit score is defined as, A credit score is a numerical expression based on a statistical analysis of a person&rsq...

3 Tips for Picking a Credit Card

Aug 19 2010 -  If you’re in the market for a credit card – be it your first or not – the complexity of picking one can be overwhelming and pretty confusing.

Check your credit for free? Oh my!

Jul 22 2010 -  Hey there summer boys and girls! The heat is in full swing up here in Boston so if you are looking for something to do inside, consider checking your credit for...

How to Avoid Late Credit Card Payments

Jul 22 2010 -  It is extremely important to make sure your credit card payments are made on time. A late payment can lead to additional charges and a dip in your credit score...


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