By Jacob Maslow — Branded Content
If you’re in college and dread the thought of establishing credit once you graduate, there’s good news. Millions of students begin building a financial history early in their academic careers. By the time they receive their diplomas, they’re well on the way to having a decent credit rating. The fact is that there are numerous practical strategies for non-working students to create financial footprints on credit bureau databases.
In addition to working part-time during school sessions and full-time in intermittent summers, consider taking out a small personal loan, opening savings and checking accounts, consulting a financial counselor, and applying for one or more secured cards.