What is the best credit card to get for a college student?

February 25th, 2010

Rose asked:

I would like to know which credit card is best since I am a college student. Some people tell me it’s “Capital One” other say that’s the worst since they get unknown charges, others say that the credit card from your bank is better. So which credit card has been best for you guys??? This is my first time getting a credit card (in which I hate them’ cause u get addicted to it) so I have no idea of which 1 to get.

What credit card is best for a first credit card, and you have limited history?

February 23rd, 2010

Tay asked:

I just turned eighteen at the end of February, so I have limited credit history.
I was wondering what credit card is used for building credit, and would be the best choice for a person getting they’re first credit card.

What happens to credit score if you close a store credit card?

February 23rd, 2010

bluetsuki32 asked:

I have a few store credit cards (Macy’s, Banana Republic, etc) in addition to a major credit card. I want to cancel some of the store credit card, but I don’t know how that effects my credit rating. I think closing credit cards in general lowers credit scores, but what about those store cards?

credit card?

February 23rd, 2010

peggy s asked:

im planning to go out of the country, but i have a credit card problem which is im not paying for it for like 2 years,would the credit card compay would hold me? or would they file legal case against me because of my credit card and wouldnt able to go out of the country?was this happening due to credit card problems?

What is the ideal credit card for a college student to get?

February 22nd, 2010

yeahhh asked:

I am looking to get a credit card basically for emergency purposes (mostly for those unexpected car repairs) and christmas time when I don’t have the money for gifts (I have a large family). What would be the ideal credit card for me to get? I have2 store credit cards, which are always paid off before I even recieve the bill, and an excellent credit score due to those cards, and student loans. I am looking for a card that doesnt have an annual fee, any suggestions?

What credit card would you recommend for someone trying to re-establish good credit history?

February 22nd, 2010

Tamborine asked:

I have decent credit but I had cancelled all my cards when trying to get out of debt. I am now free of all unsecured debt but I need to have a card so in the future I won’t be hurt by having no credit.

I’m thinking I want a card with no annual fee and a low APR. The card would only be used very occassionally and paid off immediately. I have no desire to repeat previous mistakes.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good card for this purpose?
Okay, as I said, but everyone is skipping, is that I have decent credit. My credit score is 700.

When I got into trouble I went into debt consolidation right away BEFORE my credit got screwed up.

But I do appreciate those of you who are taking the time to answer.

Closing a credit card account that is inactive? How much will it affect my credit report?

February 22nd, 2010

jenahfah asked:

I’ve had this account for about two years, and I haven’t used it in a long time, and I’m thinking of closing it but I don’t know how it would affect my credit report. This is a secure credit card, with only a $300 limit. I have two other credit cards that I use a lot more often and I’ve been very responsible about paying bills on time.

What do you do if credit card payments are included as a category on a household monthly budget template?

February 22nd, 2010

markphrey asked:

How can expenses from other budget categories be tracked clearly if “credit card payments” covering a variety of expenditures is used on the budget spreadsheet rather than the specific budget lines for each category of items paid for with a credit card?

For instance, if clothing purchases are paid with a credit card and listed on the budget line for “credit card payments” they cannot also be listed on the “clothing” budget line, or the budget will be out of balance. But if those clothing purchases are only included as part of the “credit card payments” budget line, it will not be clear how much was actually spent on clothing when reviewing the budget at the end of the month.

Though it is more work, wouldn’t it be better to delete the lines for credit card payments from the budget template altogether, and just break down from the credit card statement how much was spent using the credit card on each appropriate budget line (clothing, gas, groceries, etc.)?

Thank you for your replies.

How can I get my credit card company to report account information?

February 21st, 2010

awill110 asked:

I got my credit report today and it shows that my total credit amount is $300 and I have $296 available. After further inspection I noticed that only one credit card had reported a credit limit/max balance and that all of my credit cards hadn’t been reported since April. Is there an effective way to contact the credit card companies and get them to report accurate and up to date information to the credit bureaus? I feel that this issue is affecting my credit score, so I would like to fix this.

Thanks in advance.

What credit card should I go for citi bank or bank of america?

February 21st, 2010

azkoolchik asked:

I have a credit score of 700 and wanting another credit card. I was thinking about citi bank or bank of america. What one should I get? I only have one other credit card from Wumu. I want a credit card that report to the 3 credit bureaus every month. Anyone has either one of these cards, if so, what one did you like and why?