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	<description>Student Credit: Managing College Finances at School</description>
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		<title>Auto Loan for school travel expenses ie CAR?</title>
		<link>http://www.studentcredit.org/auto-loan-for-school-travel-expenses-ie-car-139.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:56:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Auto Loan for school travel expenses ie CAR?
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The Article: College students sometime turn to the internet and wealth of websites presenting information. Be selective with what you consider factual.When a student is in need of a car in order to travel to and from school, he wants his student loans to [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>The Article</strong>: College students sometime turn to the internet and wealth of websites presenting information. Be selective with what you consider factual.<span id="more-139"></span>When a student is in need of a car in order to travel to and from school, he wants his student loans to cover it. Federal loans wont. Some private and alternative type of student loans offer this, but it not called an auto loan.  this is a debatable topic. Alternative student loans from lenders and banks are geared toward school related expenses. I guess it would vary from lender to lender, but it is possible to find an auto loan</p>
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		<title>Home Equity Loans for College Financing</title>
		<link>http://www.studentcredit.org/home-equity-loans-for-college-financing-137.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:27:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Home Equity Loans for College Financing
With banks and lenders still being tight with credit approvals, many families are trying to find a way to pay for all of the costs of the childern(s) annual college education. Surprisingly, some families are turning to home equity loans to meet the &#8220;financial aid gap.&#8221;
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<p>With banks and lenders still being tight with credit approvals, many families are trying to find a way to pay for all of the costs of the childern(s) annual college education. Surprisingly, some families are turning to <a href="http://www.homeequityloans.org/"><strong>home equity loans</strong></a> to meet the &#8220;financial aid gap.&#8221;</p>
<p><span id="more-137"></span>Private student loans are still being offered by large banks and leading student loan companies, though they have tightened their credit standards, so students almost always need a co-signer (usually a parent or relative) to be approved for private alternative student loans in this current economic slump. Parents and guardians that actually still have equity in their home are finding a <a href="http://www.homeequityloans.org/homeequityloan.html"><strong>home equity loan</strong></a> from a local bank or credit union is sometimes a cost effective way to secure needed funds for college.</p>
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		<title>School Loans</title>
		<link>http://www.studentcredit.org/school-loans-133.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:45:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[School loans usually do not come cheap. If you are going to a university that is very prestigious then you should be prepared to pay your bills. Paying for school loans is hard. You should always keep yourself updated about financial management tools nowadays because as the markets develop, more and more financial tools will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>School loans</strong> usually do not come cheap. If you are going to a university that is very prestigious then you should be prepared to pay your bills. Paying for <a title="school loans at school loan.org" href="http://www.schoolloan.org/"><strong>school loans</strong></a> is hard. You should always keep yourself updated about financial management tools nowadays because as the markets develop, more and more financial tools will be at your disposal. For example, in the field of student loans, loan consolidation has been taking the stage lately.</p>
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<p>Upon graduation, the student must face the load of paying for the school loan. If you are going to be paying for a school loan then you have to be knowledgeable about it. If you are able to fund your student loans easily then that would be great but more often than not, this is not the case. If you are having difficulty paying for your school loans then you might have to consider getting student loan consolidation. For student loans with the government, you may have to get some sort of federal loan consolidation program going. SEE <a href="http://loanconsolidation.ed.gov">loanconsolidation.ed.gov</a> for Federal student loan consolidation. When you consolidate your payables, you will be able to achieve a lot of benefits. You will be able to enjoy monthly manageability of your funds. You will be able to enjoy lower monthly payments due to spreading out your loan for a longer time period. You will be able to enjoy lower interest rates due to securitizing of your loan. If you are not familiar with the concept of securitizing then you may have to consult with loan officers from a bank. Consolidation should be a simple matter. It should not be too complicated for the layman to understand. Consolidation is basically putting your payables all together into one large payable. Your bank may be able to help you in this regard. Be careful when considering <a href="http://www.collegeplastic.com">student credit cards</a>.</p>
<p>When it comes to school, it is not easy to be a student and pay for your tuition at the same time. If you have to write your thesis in less than six months and you are juggling two jobs then the likelihood that you will finish your thesis in time is very slim. Are you willing to risk it? In order to study well and focus on school, one must be able to take out a loan from a lending institution. Concentrating on oneís studies is very important for a student. If you have to take out a loan in order to focus on your studies then by all means, do it. It is not a laughing matter to pay for the tuition fee in a university. One of the things that make university life complicated is paying for the tuition fees. If you need to study but you do not have money then you have to get a student loan. This is the most obvious advice that you should consider. You can worry about paying for student loans after graduation. If you have to take out a loan in order to get high grades in the university then do so. It will be worth it. With direct loan consolidation just around the corner, you can manage your scholastic debts later on anyway.</p>
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		<title>Altetnative Student Loans - A way to Build Credit</title>
		<link>http://www.studentcredit.org/altetnative-student-loans-a-way-to-build-credit-110.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:06:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Altetnative Student Loans - A way to Build Credit by Kelly P, Contributing writer for StudentCredit.org
Some assume that opening up a credit card account is the way consumers establish. While that might be true for the majority, others, specifically college students, are finding themselves establishing a credit score and profile from borrowing alternative student loans [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Altetnative Student Loans - A way to Build Credit</strong> by Kelly P, Contributing writer for StudentCredit.org</p>
<p>Some assume that opening up a credit card account is the way consumers establish. While that might be true for the majority, others, specifically college students, are finding themselves establishing a credit score and profile from borrowing <a href="http://www.alternativestudentloans.org/"><strong>alternative student loans</strong></a> for tuition and financial aid costs and expenses. <span id="more-110"></span></p>
<p>Baby steps usually apply to most of the actions we take, other than the natural impulsive actions some dare to partake in. Borrowing an alternative student loan is not an impulsive process, though some students still try to rush through the process to complete an application as fast as possible in order to receive funds quickly. This is the wrong approach to borrowing alternative student loans.</p>
<p>Some Tips and Insight into borrowing an alternative loans include:</p>
<p>Try borrowing the minimum amount possible when taking out for first a1ternative student loan. By borrowing, say $3,000, will start a person&#8217;s credit file. Then repayment of the low will help dictate aspects of a credit score. By electing the option to make payments while in school, one will not only start an active credit profile, but it will leave that person with less debt upon graduating. Trust us elders, the shock of owing tens of thousands of dollars upon graduating is sad almost helpless feeling.</p>
<p><strong>Don&#8217;t over borrow and you will not over spend.</strong></p>
<p>More to come.</p>
<p>Wishing everyone a blessed 2010.</p>
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		<title>Make Your Student Credit Card Work For You</title>
		<link>http://www.studentcredit.org/make-your-student-credit-card-work-for-you-104.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:33:59 +0000</pubDate>
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The purpose of any credit card is to have the credit card company credit you a loan for a certain length of time. Along with this credit card will come a credit card limit. How will they determine your credit limit?

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<p class="MsoNormal">The purpose of any credit card is to have the credit card company credit you a loan for a certain length of time. Along with this credit card will come a credit card limit. How will they determine your credit limit?<span id="more-104"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">A college student credit card is specifically designed for the college student.<br />
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<p class="MsoNormal">This particular credit card will be the easiest credit card a college student will be able to obtain.<span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The credit card companies realize they have little to no credit history but are still willing to give them a college <strong>student credit card</strong>.<span> </span>For this reason the limit will be set lower than other credit cards.<span> </span>Maybe as low as $250 to maybe $500.<span> </span>The credit limit is typically set by the credit score.<span> </span>So obtaining the college student credit card and using it correctly, you will soon find your score is slowly increasing and at the same time your credit limit will as well slowly increase.<span> </span>This is called building a positive credit history.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Building a positive credit history is the number one reason for a college student to obtain a college student credit card.<span> </span>We all know this world we live in revolves around credit, quite literally.<span> </span>In order for our young adults to have a good running chance we need to teach them about credit and how it can work for them as well as work against them if not treated properly.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Our young adults building a positive credit history is important and we need to teach them how to use there college <strong>student credit card</strong>.<span> </span>It should be used as an emergency tool.<span> </span>Make sure they know they can not just go charging all over town.<span> </span>First of all there limit is not that high and they will have to pay it back.<span> </span>Making there monthly payments on time every single month is critical to creating a positive credit history.<span> </span>Equally important is being able to pay the card off periodically.<span> </span>This is showing the credit card companies that you understand credit and will use it wisely.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">A good rule of thumb is to never charge more than 40% of your total limit.<span> </span>If you can not pay it off but make the payments monthly you are at a good place and have excess credit available if needed.<span> </span>The credit card companies really watch the balance activities and will reward you as well as punish you if you do not use there college student credit card wisely.<span> </span>They can punish you by charging late fees, over limit fees and increase your interest rate for the same reasons.<span> </span>They are in control and want you to act accordingly.<span> </span>Respect your college <strong>student credit card</strong> and it will respect you.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This is the first step in your financial decision and making the right choices as well as doing the right things will help you obtain that financial freedom we are all seeking.<span> </span>What you do today will effect your future.<span> </span>Because of this it is critical you do make the right choices.</p>
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		<title>Finding Student Credit Cards Online</title>
		<link>http://www.studentcredit.org/finding-student-credit-cards-online-84.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:40:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As college students descend back on to college campuses this year there will likely be marketing tables set up credit card companies again, enticing the student to apply for a student credit card by offering free giveaways in exchange for the student&#8217;s signature on the card application. As we all know this is not a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As college students descend back on to college campuses this year there will likely be marketing tables set up credit card companies again, enticing the student to apply for a student credit card by offering free giveaways in exchange for the student&#8217;s signature on the card application. As we all know this is not a healthy practice, the fact remains that at some point most students will need a student credit card. A healthy solution to the aggressive on campus student credit card marketing is for students to seek out a credit card themselves, when they are ready. There are several websites online which offer helpful information about credit cards including <a href="http://visa.com">Visa</a>, AmericanExpress.com. Also, StudentCreditCards.com lists the top <a title="student credit card" href="http://www.studentcreditcards.com">student credit cards</a> as well as informative tips and insight to properly managing and using a credit card. Another excellent resource with information on selecting a credit card is page on the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) website entitled <a href="http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre05.shtm">Choosing a Credit Card</a>. Students are encouraged to obtain as much information as possible before applying for a student credit card.</p>
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		<title>Making Good Choices Today</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:52:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Establishing a positive credit history for a young adult is an important step. One would ask how you go about establishing this positive credit history. This is very simple. Have you been receiving those offers in the mail for a college student credit card? You have probably also seen them set up on your college [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal">Establishing a positive credit history for a young adult is an important step. One would ask how you go about establishing this positive credit history.<span> </span>This is very simple.<span> </span>Have you been receiving those offers in the mail for a college student credit card?<span> </span><span id="more-81"></span>You have probably also seen them set up on your college campus.<span> </span>They are a great tool to start establishing positive credit history. SOMETIMES! NOT all the time though.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A college student credit card is one of the easiest credit cards you will every be allowed to receive.<span> </span>The credit card companies know you have no to very little credit established but are still willing to give you a chance.<span> </span>They will run your credit but this will be the one time when a lack of credit will not hurt you.<span> </span>They make it very easy to obtain a college student credit card.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">What you do with this college student credit card once you have received it is the key to establishing the positive <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Credit_history">credit history</a>.<span> </span>First of all you can not go out and charge everything till you have maxed it out.<span> </span>This is not showing responsibility towards your credit.<span> </span>What you need to do is think of it as an emergency tool.<span> </span>An emergency credit card will give you piece of mind when a true emergency such as flat tire or supplies for school you can not do with out comes along.<span> </span>This will also allow you to generally pay off your balance at the end of most payment cycles.<span> </span>The credit card companies like to see this and will slowly increase your credit when used this way.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Paying your bill every month on time and paying your balance off if possible is showing them responsibility as well.<span> </span>What you do need to do before you receive that college student credit card is compare your offers available to you.<span> </span>There are numerous credit card companies willing to give a college student credit card.<span> </span>These credit card companies are also going to very much in the rates and terms offered.<span> </span>You need to do your comparison shopping and choice what best fits your financial needs.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A college student credit card<strong> </strong>used to be a privilege but because of the ease in being able to obtain them is no longer treated as such.<span> </span>However, you need to treat it like a privilege.<span> </span>Why?<span> </span>Because this privilege will only serve to enhance your financial freedom for the future if it is used correctly today.<span> </span>Using your new college student credit card as an emergency tool and paying your bill every month on time will help to establish a great credit history.<span> </span>This in turn will help you in the future to obtain other credit card and possible car and mortgage loans down the road.<span> </span>Always remember what you do today effects your future.<span> </span>Make your future a positive one with good choices today. Your financial freedom is counting on your good choices to be made today and it will reward you in the future.</p>
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		<title>Is Plastic Is The New Cash?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:11:13 +0000</pubDate>
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The use of cash is beginning to fade away as plastic, in many forms such as college student credit cards, charge cards, and debit cards are taking over during these tough economic times. You have probably started to receive all those student credit card offers in the mail, or are seeing them on the college [...]]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The use of cash is beginning to fade away as plastic, in many forms such as college student credit cards, charge cards, and debit cards are taking over during these tough economic times.<span> </span>You have probably started to receive all those student credit card offers in the mail, or<span id="more-77"></span> are seeing them on the college campuses wanting you to sign up.<span> </span>The end of high school and the beginning of college is a perfect time to start thinking about a college student credit card and what it can do for you.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Some of you are probably thinking, ya I can go on a shopping spree, by all those cd’s or games I have been doing without cause mom will not buy them for me.<span> </span>Wrong.<span> </span>That is not what it is all about.<span> </span>A student credit card used wisely can be the best tool every to start building your credit history and score.<span> </span>I know, it is time to think like an adult.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As a new college student you probably have no or very limited credit history.<span> </span>A student credit card can change that and get you on the way to a healthy credit history and score.<span> </span>First of all, you will never find it so easy to obtain a credit card as you will a college student credit card.<span> </span>The credit card companies realize you have little or no credit and are still willing to give you a change.<span> </span>They will look at your credit but will probably go ahead and give you that card any ways.<span> </span>They are actually looking for loyal customers.<span> </span>If they give you your first chance at a credit card you will probably be loyal to them and keep using there services.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">You, however need to treat this newstudent credit card with care and respect.<span> </span>By making your payments on time every month you are <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_2400_build-credit-history.html">building a good credit history</a>.<span> </span>By using your new college <strong><a href="http://www.collegeplastic.com">student credit card</a></strong> as an emergency tool is also helping to build the credit. UPDATE.<span> </span>Further more, by not every going over about 40% of the allowed credit balance you are also busting your score. By using your credit card sparingly and for emergencies the chances of you not over charging and being able to pay off your credit card monthly bill most of the time will be huge in increasing your score and showing you simple have the responsibility to handle the credit.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This kind of behavior will in turn get the credit card companies to slowly increase your allowed credit.<span> </span>By simply continuing this type of behavior with your student credit card, when you have graduated and have that great job, you will be able to buy that new car with no problems what so every.<span> </span>They will not ask for a co-signer either cause you have already proven yourself.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">So go ahead and get that first credit card BUT ONLY when you are educated and ready.<span> </span>Treat it well and it will treat you well.<span> </span>What you do today always affects what you can accomplish in the future.<span> </span>Insure your future is a great one.</p>
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		<title>College Students And Credit?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:19:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a college student you need to start thinking about adult things such as credit. For some college students this is something they have been taught about from there parents and they will be successful, usually. However for others, credit is kind of a mystery to them. How does it work and what is the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal">As a college student you need to start thinking about adult things such as <strong>credit</strong>.<span> </span>For some college students this is something they have been taught about from there parents and they will be successful, usually.<span> </span>However for others, credit is kind of a mystery to them.<span> </span>How does it work and what is the purpose for it?</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>Unfortunately, the world we live in today requires us to have credit.<span> </span>And not just credit but good credit.<span> </span><span id="more-75"></span>Bad credit will only hold you back and in many cases is worse than having no credit at all.<span> </span>Because of this you college students need to start thinking and planning now for your future credit history needs.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I am sure you have already started to get those offers for student credit cards.<span> </span>Have you just been throwing them away?<span> </span>Well, do not do that any more.<span> </span>What you need to do is start looking at each individual offer and see what they are trying to offer you. If educated and informed, a student credit card can be a good start; you just need to know what to look for.<span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">First of all, a student credit card will most likely be the easiest credit card you will ever obtain.<span> </span>Why?<span> </span>The credit card companies already know you have very little or no credit history and are still willing to give you a card.<span> </span>It will be a low balance <strong>credit</strong> card, but still a very viable student credit card.<span> </span>The things they will offer you are 0% interest rate for the first 6 month, but you need to ask what it will go up to after the initial 6 months.<span> </span>They may offer different kinds of credits on certain purchases such as gas.<span> </span>It could be a good card, but read the fine print and ask the questions, they are standing right in front of you at this point.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">OK, so you have decided which credit card best suites your financial needs.<span> </span>This is good first step.<span> </span>Now you need to know how to use it.<span> </span>I know you just go swipe the card.<span> </span>True, you do, but that is not what I am talking about.<span> </span>I am now talking about using your credit wisely such as in an emergency situation.<span> </span>You can not just go charge everything and expect this credit card to work for you.<span> </span>If that is the way you think you will loose that card in record time.<span> </span>You have to remember you are in college so the funds are not exactly rolling in.<span> </span>You will have to make a monthly payment each and every month on time.<span> </span>When every possible you will need to pay it off as well.<span> </span>If you charge it up every month you may be able to stay on top of it for a month or two but then you will see what I mean.<span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Being responsible when using a student <strong>credit</strong> card is the key.<span> </span>You are a young adult and need to start thinking about what will affect your future financial independence.<span> </span>Using your college student credit card wisely will do this for you.<span> </span></p>
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		<title>Slowing the Boat Down!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:42:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a parent of a 13 and 15 year old, I can not imagine the day when they start getting offers for student credit cards. I will probably try to toss them from the mail box before they get a chance to see them. This is probably what many of you parents will think and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal">As a parent of a 13 and 15 year old, I can not imagine the day when they start getting offers for student credit cards.<span> </span>I will probably try to toss them from the mail box before they get a chance to see them.<span> </span>This is probably what many of you parents will think and do once your child gets of age to start talking and making arrangements for college.<span> </span>Scary times.<span id="more-73"></span><span> </span>My 15 year old just got her permit.<span> </span>I can not imagine her getting her drivers license let alone a student credit card and going to college.<span> </span>It is all going too fast.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Unfortunately, are children do grow up.<span> </span>There is nothing we can do about it, but try to teach them to do right and make right decisions.<span> </span>Here is a clear opportunity we can all take advantage of with our children.<span> </span>Instead of throwing those student credit card offers away, use it to your advantage as a learning tool. This is the time to start teaching your children about life and how it works.<span> </span>Have you found it simply works on credit.<span> </span>I know I have.<span> </span>Credit is very important in today’s world and someone needs to teach them the right way as well as the wrong way to handle and use it.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A student credit card is going to come with a minimal credit limit so handling it can be much easier than one would think.<span> </span>Set down with your child and explain what a student credit card can do for them in the future if they handle it correctly in the present.<span> </span>Handling it correctly would be using it wisely, making the monthly payments on time every single month and paying it off when every possible. <span> </span>Explain to them that these simple actions are creating a credit history and score that will benefit them in the future.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Having a college student credit card will also give them as well as yourself piece of mind, especially if they are going to college away from home.<span> </span>If they have an emergency they will have the convenience of the student credit card to get them through what every the emergency is, even if they just need to go home for some reason.<span> </span>Teaching them how to handle the card, they will be able to have the maturity to save the card and use it only when needed.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As parents, it is our responsibility to teach are children ever thing we can.<span> </span>This does include how to handle and use credit.<span> </span>If you do not teach them how will they know.<span> </span>This could be a very costly lessen if just done by trial and error.<span> </span>Do yourself and your child a favor, do not through that offer away.<span> </span>Set down with them and teach them.<span> </span>They will thank you.<span> </span>Maybe not for a couple of years, but, they will thank you.<span> </span>When they are successful and in a stable job and there credit history is working for them.<span> </span>They will remember you took the time to set down with them and teach them how to become successful.</p>
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