‘Not Free Money’: What Students Should Know Before Getting Their First Credit Card

‘Not Free Money’: What Students Should Know Before Getting Their First Credit Card
Robin Taub, a chartered professional accountant in Toronto, is shown in a handout photo. The Canadian Press/ HO
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Everyone starts building their credit score somewhere—and for many, it’s getting that first credit card during college or university.

Financial institutions know whatever card you get is likely to be kept for a long time.