How to Start Building Credit at 18
I must admit that I had no idea how to start building credit at 18 when I first arrived at the NYU campus. The topic was not on my radar and wouldn't be for the next four years. Of course, few students had credit cards back then, Nixon was president, and the Vietnam War occupied much of our attention. Things are quite different today. Folks in their late teens can't help but confront vexing issues about finding a job or an affordable college. Tales of lifelong student loan... read more »