05.17.10 | Have you seen our Credit Education Center lately?
Being worried about credit is completely normal and honestly, fairly justified in our current economic state. At Student Platinum, we’ve put together a pretty extensive suite of credit education articles to tackle some of the more common questions and provide you, our readers, with as much unbiased and factual information as possible.
Here are a few selections that have gotten popular feedback:
5 Things Your Credit Card Company Doesn’t Want You to Know
“Have you heard the expression “the squeaky wheel gets the grease?” Well it certainly applies to your credit card agreements. There are a number of beneficial adjustments your credit card company can make for you…” Read More >>
“Put simply, an Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a measure of how much your credit will cost you, expressed as a percentage. APR is very often expressed as a total percentage (such as “5.99% APR Introductory Rate”), but in the fine print of your credit card disclosures…” Read More >>
“Credit is probably one of the most important, least understood aspects of personal finance. Credit scoring affects every major purchase in your life, from cars to school to houses. Good credit opens doors…” Read More >>
If any of these articles caught your eye, head on over to the Student Platinum Credit Education Center and learn more. Thanks for choosing Student Platinum!
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i think i will be filling in my parents on this information, especially about interest rates being linked to WSJ lending rates.
June 14th, 2010 | #
This is really helpful, especially since I am so afraid of ruining my credit score right off the bat.
June 14th, 2010 | #
good info
June 13th, 2010 | #
thank you!
June 12th, 2010 | #
need to know info.. thanks
June 11th, 2010 | #
SO HELPFUL!! This was very important information
June 10th, 2010 | #
wow! I wish I knew about this before! I could do with this information!
June 10th, 2010 | #
Had lots of stuff that I didn't know about! Amazing stuff!
June 9th, 2010 | #
I'm glad this information is so accessible.
June 9th, 2010 | #
wow i have to re-read this
June 8th, 2010 | #
Good info for people to know, a lot of it I didnt know! Very helpful
June 8th, 2010 | #
I'll really have to check out some of those other articles. Thanks for the info!
June 4th, 2010 | #
Did not know that , thanks!
June 3rd, 2010 | #
This information regarding credit cards is very important for young people to keep in mind, as it affects one substantially in the future.
June 3rd, 2010 | #
thanks!
June 2nd, 2010 | #
very helpful
June 2nd, 2010 | #
wow this really helped
June 2nd, 2010 | #
This is something everyone should know.
June 2nd, 2010 | #
This information is very important for everyone to know. I have seen my friends get into debt with credit cards because they weren't properly informed. Very interesting article.
June 1st, 2010 | #
very useful info. good to know
June 1st, 2010 | #
Wow this page was very useful, especially for those of us who are starting our credit history!
May 31st, 2010 | #
Useful information
May 29th, 2010 | #
everyone should know this info
May 28th, 2010 | #
Useful Information.
May 27th, 2010 | #
I'm terrified of messing up my credit o.O
May 26th, 2010 | #
Not ready for the credit card but thanks
May 25th, 2010 | #
Hummm… I think I will stay away from using credit cards for a while.
May 25th, 2010 | #
good to know!
May 24th, 2010 | #
thanks i really appreciate this information,it has definitely taught me a lot about credit cards
May 24th, 2010 | #
nice info.
May 23rd, 2010 | #
I learned about this topic in school, but reading this helped me understand more in depth about credit cards and how it is important to have a good score.
May 23rd, 2010 | #
thanks!
May 22nd, 2010 | #
Thanks, this really helped me to understand how things work.
May 22nd, 2010 | #
thanks! this helped me a lot
May 21st, 2010 | #
Nice info. Thanks…
May 21st, 2010 | #
This really helped me learn about credit cards
May 20th, 2010 | #
There is no value for cash money….
May 20th, 2010 | #
thanks i learned alot that i didnt know before
May 20th, 2010 | #
Cool stuff
May 20th, 2010 | #
I received my first credit card last year. The experience of using my card, paying more than the amount due and on time has been great so far.
May 20th, 2010 | #
Now ill never get one… good info
May 20th, 2010 | #
this really helped
May 20th, 2010 | #
The cash card could be really useful! How does that work?
May 19th, 2010 | #
really interesting!
May 19th, 2010 | #
that's nice!!!!!!!!!
May 19th, 2010 | #
good insight on credit
May 19th, 2010 | #
Oh yes, I forgot to mention – I also get Rewards by using my credit card & paying it off monthly. – Usually within 6 months – I can redeem a Walmart cash card for $50 – Hey, free money to me!!!
Just be very very careful – Do Not Overcharge what you can not pay off monthly!!!
May 19th, 2010 | #
From past experiences – I got smart! Now i use a credit card to buy groceries and online purchases (safer than a debit card) BUT I pay it off when due.
To me a credit card is just a conveniece that I enjoy. I just make certain I don't over-charge & keep the charge slips PLUS I check online, weekly, to find out what I owe & from where. PLUS this helps me make certain noone has stolen my card information.
May 19th, 2010 | #
I don't like credit either.
May 19th, 2010 | #
I don't like credit, it one of the things that may have stopped me from going to college
May 18th, 2010 | #
i never knew that.
May 18th, 2010 | #
wish i had know about this two years ago.
May 18th, 2010 | #
Watch your credit and pay it off monthly to avoid late fees, finance charges
May 17th, 2010 | #
thanks fpr the information.
May 17th, 2010 | #
I never really knew what Apr was about. Now I get it
May 17th, 2010 | #
Thanks! This helped me learn more about credit cards!
May 17th, 2010 | #