Applying for your first credit card can involve a considerable learning curve. With hundreds of card options, lots of jargon and the complexity of the US credit system, there's a lot to learn at once.

Getting your first credit card is a huge step towards financial independence, but if you didn’t grow up in a household that talked openly about money and personal finance, you may not know how to pick ...

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SALT LAKE CITY — When did you get your first credit card? These days credit card offers come at a younger age via social media advertisements or right to your mailbox addressed to your teen in high ...

Building positive credit is an imperative part of life. Without a healthy credit score, not only will it limit your ability to rent or buy a home, but it will also affect how much you pay for vehicle ...

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 credit card allows you to borrow money to buy things. That can come with costs (interest and fees) and benefits (rewards, credit-building). Many or all of the products on this page are from partners ...