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 ...

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 ...

Perfect credit, or even really good credit, opens doors for American consumers. Better interest rates on loans. Better odds of renting an apartment or landing a job. Lower insurance premiums. But how ...

Roadblocks for today’s young adults include fewer entry-level jobs, rising debt and increasing reliance on debit cards or “buy now, pay later” loans. By Kailyn Rhone When Danny Benson started applying ...

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It's possible to qualify for a credit card if you have bad credit, but expect more limited options, lower credit limits and higher rates. Secured credit cards are designed to help individuals with ...

A student credit card, when used responsibly, can help you establish a credit history, build your credit score and develop healthy spending habits. Use a student credit card for affordable, ...

Since the emergence of credit cards in the 1960s and the creation of credit scores in the late 1980s, Westerners have utilized the established practice of financial borrowing for decades. While ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...