Helping Students

Frontline’s New Invesgitations on Credit Card Industr’

Frontline is releasing a new report on the Banks, Credit and The American Consumer. Some of the top authorities on consumer spending agreeded to be a part of this.  Watch it on PBS or Online November 24, 2009 at 9pm.  They will be investigating the history of credit card industry and proposals for reform.

Spread the words to friends, family, and co-workers.

via DemocracyNow.org – “The Card Game“

November 18, 2009 | Filed Under Credit Cards | Leave a Comment 

Bill to Limit Student Credit Cards

Sen. John Nutting, D-Leeds, has heard many times. To prevent such problems in the future, Nutting has introduced a bill that would require anyone younger than 21 to get permission from a parent or guardian to get a credit card. Without their parents’ knowledge, students sign up for credit cards through the many offers made at colleges, Nutting said. Unschooled in financial matters, the students can quickly rack up sizable debts.

Read more about bill to limit college credit cards

December 23, 2007 | Filed Under Credit Cards | Leave a Comment 

“Instant Approval” when Students Do Not Meet the Credit Critical

Everyone knows that smoking is cool. Oh, especially when actors do it on TV. It just looks so sexy, so sophisticated—it’s hard to imagine these suave characters hacking up blood as their lungs cave in.

Sure enough, though, long-term smoking kills. And the best way to get addicted is by starting young. Read more

December 23, 2007 | Filed Under Credit Cards | Leave a Comment 

Increase in Credit Card Offerings to Students

There’s something special about getting mail, tearing open the envelope and pulling out the letter—you just can’t help but get excited.

Credit card companies can’t help it either. They send out letters all the time. Every six weeks, in fact, the average college student gets five credit card offers in the mail. Read more

December 22, 2007 | Filed Under Credit Cards | Leave a Comment