You can build credit as a college student by signing up for a student credit card or a secured credit card on your own, or you can try to find someone to be a co-signer for you.

Key Points Adding kids to your credit card as authorized users can help them build credit. As they get older, make sure to set ground rules.

But there's one tip that most people don't mention, and it could make your life easier: You can probably choose your own credit card due date.

A six-figure salary isn’t a guaranteed cushion from debt, but careful credit card use can be part of your new financial ...