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Whats the best credit card for a college student?

Question by haleylol: Whats the best credit card for a college student? Please do not respond “no credit card” I am very responsible with money and I want to start building a good credit history before I start making serious purchases. I’ve read that Citi mtvU Platinum Visa for College Students is a good card [...]

What kind of job that pays around 350-400 dollars a week is good for a college student?

Question by Immortalblue: What kind of job that pays around 350-400 dollars a week is good for a college student? I am a college student and am in a difficult situation at the moment financially due to my current job severely reducing hours, and am having a hard time finding a new job to balance [...]

Q&A: Will a small Sallie Mae student loan (2k) help me build good credit? Or will it only report if I don’t pay?

Question by JellyBean: Will a small Sallie Mae student loan (2k) help me build good credit? Or will it only report if I don’t pay? Best answer: Answer by oesbutterfly0522I have a Sallie Mae Student Loan and as long as I pay on time, my credit score looks real good. What do you think? Answer [...]

What’s a good website to apply for student credit cards?

Question by Just a girl: What’s a good website to apply for student credit cards? I want to get a student credit card, one with a smaller limit, just to be able to build credit so I won’t have issues buying my new car once my lease is up next year, as well as with [...]

What is the best student credit card?

Question by secrets7890: What is the best student credit card? What is the best credit card for a student trying to build good credit? Or does anyone know of a website that lists the best ones? Most IRRESPONSIBLE students end up over their head in debt. Smart students, like myself, try to build up good [...]

What is a good APR on a credit card for a college student?

Question by embabe232: What is a good APR on a credit card for a college student? I am researching credit cards, to basically sign up for my first one so i can build credit. I dont plan on using it except for like 2 times a years.. to actually build the credit. Anyways what is [...]

What is a good way for a student to build credit without a credit card. Tried to apply but was denied.?

Question by : What is a good way for a student to build credit without a credit card. Tried to apply but was denied.? I am a student in Santa Monica, California who tried to apply for a credit card to try and build my credit but was denied for the simple fact that I [...]

what’s a good student credit card for me to apply for?

Question by whitney: what’s a good student credit card for me to apply for? I want to start building my credit history because I have none. I’m a full time student and I have a part time job. What is a good student credit card for me to apply for? I need one that doesn’t [...]

what is a good credit card for a student in Canada?

Question by Alphabetty: what is a good credit card for a student in Canada? I want to get a credit card so i can begin building my credit. I am in my last year of university and am also working about 30 hours a week so i do have money. I would prefer a student [...]

Which is better for building credit? Auto loan or student loan?

Question by timbobelmo: Which is better for building credit? Auto loan or student loan? I already have a 710 credit score…I am 20 years old…and can honestly do either. The only difference between the two is the auto loan has a higher %rate, and the student loan has a much lower monthly payment in case [...]

Q&A: Good waysfor college student to build credit?

Question by piscesgurl310: Good waysfor college student to build credit? What is a good way to build credit besides a credit card? (although I could take that route). I would consider myself to be a financially fruga person I am very careful about my spending and have no debt except a few thousand in student [...]

College student: How to get out of Credit Card debt?

Question by AO: College student: How to get out of Credit Card debt? I have had about $ 900 C.C. debt for almost a year now! I am in college and only work part-time at a crappy minimum wage job right now. I am looking for a full-time job for the summer, hopefully I will [...]

Q&A: Why struggle to repay student loan debt when you can easily get out of paying it?

Question by Mark: Why struggle to repay student loan debt when you can easily get out of paying it? Why do people struggle with student loan debt payments when all you have to do is use the government’s new I.B.R. Income Based Repayment program and you can get out of paying your student loans? Look [...]

What type of student health care insurance while abroad?

My daughter is going to study in Rome this fall. Any suggestions on a student health care plan while abroad? United Health Care does not cover this. She attends American University and will be studying the semester at John Cabot University. Rome.

How do I get out of student loan debt?

I am graduating with almost 100k of student loan debt, and NOT going be to making big bucks to pay it off. I regret all the loans I took out, but now I’m stuck with the debt. I’ve been applying to loan repayment programs with no luck. I’m desperate and don’t know what to do. [...]

Get a Student Loan and Earn good credit?

i am currently starting my first year of college and i need a student loan……i am not sure which one to get so i am looking for someone to tell me any EXPERIENCE they have with any company or wateva…. but i plan to tell them i will defer payments until i graduate….but i will [...]

what’s a good credit card company for a student?

i’m a college student and i’m interested in getting a credit card. I bank with wachovia if that information is needed. I’ve heard good things about a credit union. Basically i want the credit card to 1. build good credit since i have none and 2. use it for emergency purposes. i do have a [...]

I’m a student in college and would like to find a new job that pays well w low volume of hours?

Any suggestions would be most appreciated!

What is the best starter credit card for a college student looking to build good credit (job: babysitter)?

What is the best starter credit card for a college student looking to build good credit (my “occupation” is babysitter)? I’ve researched so many cards online and can’t find a non-bias answer to my question. Thank you for any help you can give me!

Relationship between college career counseling and student retention?

…that is, how might career counselors contribute, in a positive way, to higher retention numbers?