As college students head off to school, it’s important that they develop solid credit card habits. If not, their poor pinpad decisions and damaged credit scores can potentially haunt them for years to come.

This is especially true for incoming freshmen who will soon be tempted by free T-shirts and other knick-knacks that come with applying for credit cards on campus. If students aren’t careful, they could charge their way into personal bankruptcy.

Here are five tips to avoid a credit card catastrophe:

For more tips, check out FindLaw’s section on Credit Cards.

Related Resources:

  • Credit Card Tips for Your College Student (AARP)
  • Shopping for Credit Cards (FindLaw)
  • 5 Strategies to Manage Your Student Loans (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)
  • For Students, Labor Laws May Limit Work Hours (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)

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