If you've never had a credit card, it's not too late to get one. Here's why you may want to apply for a credit card, even if ...

The minimum age to get a credit card is 18 years old. Card applicants under 21 years old need cosigners or proof of income to show issuers they can repay their balances. If you’re between ages 18 and ...

You can set a low credit limit for your 18-year-old ($500 or $1,000), so that they can't spend any more than that before that shiny plastic rectangle stops working. What to look for in a credit ...

You can get a credit card if you're unemployed – with stipulations. ... Also, these rules only apply if you're over 21 years old. If you're 18 to 20, ...

You can apply for a credit card even if you don’t have a job, and you might get approved if you have other sources of income. ... However, if you’re under 21 years old, ...

To get credit, you must have credit. I didn’t get a credit card until age 23. I never thought I needed one; I paid cash for everything. It was only after two trips to Asia that I stumbled upon ...

If you get a credit card, keeping your balance low is another important step in improving your credit. How much you owe makes up 30 percent of your FICO credit score.