Although some people may think bad credit is only important when you want to get a loan, having a poor credit history can also impact things like obtaining a new utility account or renting an ...

Eric Bank is an M.B.A. who has covered financial and business topics since 1985, appearing regularly on Credible, eHow, WiseBread, The Nest, Zacks, Chron, BadCredit.org and dozens of other outlets.

For many, the first days of college are exhilarating, while others find it a bit terrifying. With so many rites of passage to experience, we feel obliged to help you with the ritual of getting your ...

Eric Bank is an M.B.A. who has covered financial and business topics since 1985, appearing regularly on Credible, eHow, WiseBread, The Nest, Zacks, Chron, BadCredit.org and dozens of other outlets.

Below are our staff picks for the year's best prepaid and debit cards. Unlike traditional credit cards, these cards require that cardholders load funds onto the card before using. Disclosure: When you ...

Opening one of the best credit cards for no credit and using it responsibly can be a great way to establish and build credit. However, when you have little to no credit history to begin with, it can ...

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Eric Bank is an M.B.A. who has covered financial and business topics since 1985, appearing regularly on Credible, eHow, WiseBread, The Nest, Zacks, Chron, BadCredit.org and dozens of other outlets.

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Many student credit cards emphasize features that build credit, as students often have limited or no credit. The idea is to help students graduate (pun intended) to a more feature-packed card later.

Eric Bank is an M.B.A. who has covered financial and business topics since 1985, appearing regularly on Credible, eHow, WiseBread, The Nest, Zacks, Chron, BadCredit.org and dozens of other outlets.

Eric Bank is an M.B.A. who has covered financial and business topics since 1985, appearing regularly on Credible, eHow, WiseBread, The Nest, Zacks, Chron, BadCredit.org and dozens of other outlets.