Get A Degree In Financial Independence; Get A Student Visa Credit CardPosted by Nick Niesen on October 29th, 2010 You carry a full load just like your classmates. Unlike your classmates, however, you do not party the night away or sleep off the little migraines caused by exams. No matter how tired or weary you are, you have to trudge to a convenience store two blocks away, and clock in at least six hours of work. It doesn't seem to matter how hard you work, though. You can still barely pay for school, and you are still saddled with student loans that only seem to balloon with every passing term. Obviously, whoever said there are many more important things than money has never tried being a poor student, juggling work and classes and barely making ends meet. If you're one, and you have to keep worrying about where money for emergencies will come from, why not get a student Visa credit card? Since their creation in 1950, credit cards have made purchasing and payment more convenient for the public. Student Visa credit cards give you the same power even if you're a struggling student on a budget. Introduction to Credit 1. Study the credit card agreement. 2. Pay off your balance before the grace period ends. 3. Memorize your credit limit. Choosing a Card for Credit University Bank of America Student Visa Platinum: Benefits include no annual fee and no co-signer required. Chase Platinum Student Visa Card with Flexible Rewards: Benefits include no annual fee, and 0% introductory APR. Citi Driver?s Edge Visa Card: Benefits include no annual fee; rebate on purchases at gas stations, grocery stores and drugstores; and 1% rebate on everything else you purchase. Wells Fargo College Visa Card: Benefits include no annual fee, low APR percentages, 24-hour customer service, and extra cards at no charge. A student Visa credit card is not just a safety net in case of emergency. It is also an opportunity to prepare for future financial independence. Like it? Share it!More by this author |