Informing financial consumers about emerging trends and companies making an impact in the industry, Jon is most knowledgeable in the areas of budgeting, credit card rewards, and responsible credit use ...

For people just starting out, student credit cards and secured credit cards might be the best options since both types have less stringent requirements for approval. Student credit cards are designed ...

Getting a credit card as an international student can be difficult, but a few options merit exploration. All foreigners in the U.S. can theoretically be approved for a credit card if they have a ...

Melissa Lambarena is a senior writer on the credit cards team at NerdWallet. She has enthusiastically covered credit card-related topics for over nine years. Her prior experience includes nine years ...

For young people, building a good credit score can open many doors, including renting an apartment and getting your own phone plan. There are multiple ways to start building credit as a student, such ...

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Melissa Lambarena is a senior writer on the credit cards team at NerdWallet. She has enthusiastically covered credit card-related topics for over nine years. Her prior experience includes nine years ...