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 to make sure the information presented...

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’s credit files, to represent the...

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. There are...

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...

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...

3 Tips for Building Excellent Credit

Jul 20 2010 -  If you thought that a credit card was the only way to build credit, you're mistaken. Many accounts with monthly payments like student loans and utilities report to the credit...

Improve Your Credit Score

Jul 9 2010 -  Hey everyone! Are you looking for ways to improve your credit score? StudentPlatinum has just added a page with four simple steps you can take to Improve Your Credit Score...

This Summer, Give Yourself Some Credit

Jun 25 2010 -  Summer is not all sand and surf for college students. Many have to find an apartment for the fall. Others are looking to buy a new car. Some might be...

Mint.com: Free and Great for Students

Jun 21 2010 -  If I learned anything during my four years in school, semi-obsessive personal finance is definitely among the finalists. If you think about it, you have relatively low income (or none)...

The Perks of Paperless Online Banking

Jun 18 2010 -  Going paperless has more than just "green" benefits. Doing your banking online can save you time and money.