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Discover® Student Tropical Beach Card
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Intro APR   0% on Purchases*
Intro APR Period 6 months*
Regular APR as low as 13.99% (V)*
Annual Fee None*
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Citi® mtvUTM Platinum Select® Visa® Card for College Students
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Intro APR Period 0% Intro APR for 7 months on purchases*
Regular APR 12.99%-21.99%* (Variable)
Annual Fee $0*
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A New Resource for Student Credit
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Do reward cards make sense for college students?

Last update: March 16th, 2009

There are some credit cards that may potentially provide a reasonable rewards program for students.

My parents gave me a card for “emergencies” What do you think qualifies? My boyfriends bail?

Last update: March 9th, 2009

The definition of emergencies should be clearly understood before you swipe that card the first time.

Why Was My Card Overcharged for My Bar Tab? Will it Get Refunded?

Last update: March 3rd, 2009

Understanding how credit card preauthorization works can prevent discrepancies and unnecessary charges being posted to your account.

What do I need to get a student credit card?

Last update: March 3rd, 2009

Student credit cards have become increasingly popular over the last few years as teenagers learn how important it is to establish good credit history as early as possible.

My peer group is rich. I’m not. How can I casually get out of charging up a fortune and still maintain my social status?

Last update: March 3rd, 2009

If you can’t fess up to your own friends that their lifestyle is a little too high end for you, then you are setting yourself up for financial distress.

I let someone else use my card. They charged up a fortune. I know it was stupid, but what now?

Last update: March 3rd, 2009

The next time your friend wants to borrow your card, you need to make sure your short term loan to your friend doesn’t become your long term debt.

My parents won’t pay for our wedding. What advice do you have for using a credit card?

Last update: March 3rd, 2009

If your day to remember will require you to use credit cards, you need to understand what you can and can’t afford and adjust your wedding accordingly.