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College Students: Study These Tips to Build Good Credit

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Is a friend or someone in your family going off to college soon?

Here's some credit advice to pass along to the college-aged loved ones in your life.

One card is enough.

Students should establish a responsible credit history before adding additional cards. Browse good choices for student cards.

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