Applying for Your First Credit Card
It's the classic catch-22 for a student. You need to have credit to get credit. Learn how to get a credit card even if you have no credit history.
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Managing Credit
Managing credit is important, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Here, we talk about managing credit and how to use credit responsibly.
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What Are Prescreened Credit Card Offers?
If you're getting one of these offers, you're probably going to be getting many more. Learn how you got on the list and what options you have.
5 Simple Ways College Students Can Build Good Credit
Building good credit is the ticket to getting a lot of other good things. Learn how to build your credit to put you in a solid purchasing position.
Best Starter Credit Cards for Beginners
Even with little or no credit, you may still qualify for a starter credit card. Before choosing one, you'll want to consider things like rewards, APR, benefits…
What is a Charge Card?
Learn how charge cards and credit cards differ and see which one is right for you.
3 Easy Ways to Help Protect Yourself From Fraud and Identity Theft
There are steps you can take to make your personal information more secure, and the Discover card offers tools that can help you. Here are four easy ways to…
Top Credit Habits to Adopt in Your 20s: Helping to Protect Your Credit From Identity Theft
Learning how to protect your credit can help you avoid being blindsided — especially because 15.4 million Americans were victims of identity theft in 2016.
How to Spot and Report Credit Card Fraud and Identity Theft
Fraud can happen to even the most careful people, so it's important to know how to report credit card fraud if you catch it.
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