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Research: Use student credit cards with care for a better financial future - Credit-Land.com

Being a student and away at college is a very exciting time for everyone. Especially during this time, it becomes more important than ever to have enough money to do things with your peers. Student credit cards are a sought after item for a number of reasons including the fact that it is the first step of financial independence for a youngster. In addition, the chance to obtain interesting discounts at a lot of the places they frequent makes it even more of a popular choice among students.

For qualifying for a credit card, a student first has to be over 18 years of age. The student will also need to furnish documents that will allow the bank to see that he can be a credible card user. This will include proof of employment indicating that he or she can pay their own bills. Getting a student credit card is a great idea not just for those times when you really need the money. It is an excellent way to get stated on getting a credit score that will help you for your other financial transactions. The higher your credit rating, the better it is for your loans, mortgage, insurance and more.

When considering student credit cards don’t make hasty decisions. Since this is your first time with a credit card and if you are prone to shopping then avoid a rewards credit card. There have been many people who have been misled by the thought of a reward into spending more than they can actually afford. You need to be more level headed about handling your credit card if you do not want to end up paying bills over bills each time you earn some money. Start with a simple credit limit and a lower interest rate. Once you establish a good credit rating, you can choose to extend your credit limit on par with your income.

Pay your monthly minimum balance. If you have some extra money on hand to pay towards the credit card then do it. Don’t wait for it to rise up to become an amount you cannot handle on your own. Many students consider the credit card to be their emergency fund. While this is okay in a real emergency if you consider every time you need a new outfit for the parties to go to be an emergency, you will be in considerable trouble. Plan your spending carefully.

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