My 20-year-old son wanted his first credit card. I told him to skip the most obvious advice and do these 4 things instead

Plus: A credit-building shortcut that many parents overlook.
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When should teens get their first credit card?

SALT LAKE CITY — When did you get your first credit card? These days credit card offers come at a younger age via social media advertisements or right to your mailbox addressed to your teen in high ...

Planning to get your first loan or credit card? How lenders evaluate new-to-credit customers - explained

Not having any credit accounts is a big disadvantage when looking to access new credit. But what can help is your existing ...
AOL

Everything You Need to Know About Getting Your First Credit Card (But Are Too Stressed to Google)

After graduating from college, it’s natural to have a lot on your mind. And when you’re thinking about your next financial move, that can mean a lot of things. Do you need to get your first credit ...
CNN

I’ve covered credit cards for 10 years, and for my first card I’d pick one of these 4

The credit card market is crowded, and if you’re opening your first card, the options can feel paralyzing. Thankfully, picking your first credit card is not as complicated as it seems. Even if you’re ...
The Motley Fool

How to Get a Credit Card for the First Time

Brooklyn Sprunger is a full-time Content Manager and Personal Finance Writer at Motley Fool Money, where she oversees product reviews and ratings while also writing about credit cards, bank accounts, ...

Best credit cards for 18-year-olds: Earn rewards while building credit

Once you turn 18, you can open a credit card, start building credit (if you haven't already) and earn rewards.