How do college students build credit history as rules change?
Source: USA Today Posted By: pilot008 5344 days ago
Some aspects of college life never change. Late-night study sessions. Uninspired cafeteria food. No place to park, ever.
But next year, a familiar site on many campuses will disappear: the tables strategically placed in high-traffic areas, offering free iPods, T-shirts and other goodies to students who sign up for a credit card.
Legislation signed into law in May will prohibit credit card companies from offering gifts to college students who agree to fill out a credit card application. The legislation....