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15 Best Credit Cards for Paying Tuition

By: Eric Bank, 2/18/2020

You can pony up your tuition in many ways, including a student loan, a 529 plan, even cash. Credit cards may not immediately spring to mind when mulling over how to pay your tuition, but you might be surprised that, under the right conditions, using credit cards can be a savvy move. In this article, we’ll review the best credit cards for paying tuition, one of which may be the perfect choice to have in your pocket for your appointment with the bursar. 0% Interest | Signup Bonus |... read more »

9 Credit Cards for Students with Fair Credit

By: Eric Bank, 2/11/2020

Many students have had little interaction with the credit industry. Some have no credit scores at all, while others have fair or poor credit. We’ve reviewed the following nine credit cards for students with fair credit, which offer students a great opportunity to build their credit. No doubt about it, a good credit score will help students down the road, when graduates look to lease an apartment and apply for a job. In addition, owning a credit card is an object lesson in personal... read more »

5 Best Credit Cards for Medical Students

By: Eric Bank, 1/14/2020

Medical students often have to contend with high student loan debt, little or no income, and a thin credit history. The best credit cards for medical students support their unique needs by offering acceptance despite scant credit history. These cards come with relatively moderate interest rates, no annual fees, and even some rewards. Read on to learn about the five best cards for busy medical students. Overall Student Cards | FAQs Best Overall Card for Medical Students The... read more »

15 Best Credit Cards for Students with No Credit in 2020

By: Brittney Mayer, 5/30/2019

Given that few schools offer a comprehensive education in personal finance, it's up to us -- and our families -- to prepare for entering the financial world. This includes learning basic budgeting and money management skills, as well as learning how to build and maintain good credit. While there are ways to help your children build credit before they turn 18, most folks won't have an established credit profile when they get to college. Fortunately, college is an ideal time to start... read more »

21 Best Credit Cards for College Students in 2020

By: Brittney Mayer, 2/18/2019

No matter the class, selecting the wrong professor or even the wrong time slot can turn an otherwise enjoyable learning experience into a total academic nightmare. A similar thing can be said of choosing a credit card as a college student. If you pick the wrong card to start your credit journey, you could wind up paying extra fees, missing out on purchase rewards, or burying yourself under a pile of debt that takes months to repay. As with picking a professor, however, a little... read more »

Deserve Looks Beyond Credit Scores to Approve Students and Young Professionals, and Bolsters Travel Perks with a New Priority Pass Partnership

By: Ray FitzGerald, 1/18/2019

In a Nutshell: Access to credit can be difficult for the more than 1 million international students enrolled in American colleges each year. Despite many students entering the country with no definable credit statistics, the demand for accessible revolving limits grows every day. Deserve started with an international student-based credit card that used an algorithm instead of the typical credit pull to determine creditworthiness. Following the success of the Deserve Edu card, the... read more »

TFS Scholarships Maintains an Extensive Database to Help Students Access $41 Billion Worth of Funding

By: Matt Walker, 10/26/2018

In a Nutshell: Springing from an idea by a high school principal, TFS Scholarships was developed to connect high school and college students to scholarship opportunities they might otherwise miss out on. Today, the service provides information on more than 7 million individual scholarships and $41 billion in funding. TFS sets itself apart from other similar services by remaining ad-free thanks to its Wells Fargo sponsorship, and promises to never sell user information. The website also... read more »

15 Best Credit Cards for Grad Students in 2020

By: Brittney Mayer, 7/16/2018

A challenge undertaken by only a small percentage of Americans, graduate school can be a great adventure — and a lot of hard work. And, depending on your field, a whole lot of money. In fact, many graduate programs provide little to no financial support for their graduate students. Furthermore, even if you're lucky enough to be provided with a stipend, they're rarely very lucrative (and often come with time-consuming teaching responsibilities). Given that the typical grad... read more »

12 Best “Study Abroad” Credit Cards for Students

By: Brittney Mayer, 6/27/2018

Perhaps one of the most exciting opportunities open to college students is the chance to study abroad and immerse yourself in a brand new culture. Of course, as exciting as it may be, living in a foreign place — even temporarily — comes with its own challenges, not the least of which is navigating new currencies and payment methods. Luckily, a good credit card can solve both of those problems. With the right card, you can make purchases without worries of currency conversions... read more »

24 Best Credit Cards for Recent College Graduates

By: Ray FitzGerald, 5/9/2018

Finding the best credit cards for recent college graduates doesn't have to be a thesis-level research endeavor. Sure, there are a lot of cards out there, but we've narrowed the list down to some of our top choices. Graduation is exciting. The cap, the gown, the proud parents gathered 'round. Maybe a fancy dinner or graduation-present trip. Then it's over — and the Real World is at your door. You need to get a job, start paying bills, and do all that "adulting" you've heard so... read more »

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