Everyone knows the down side of credit cards. The interest rates are usurious (look it up, brainy) and it takes you four years to pay off clothes you stopped wearing two years ago. They prey on college students. They aren't accepted on offshore gambling sites. All that you already know.

Then again, they come in extremely handy when you need cash in an emergency. Or when you're locked out of your apartment. Or when you're locked out of the apartment you're trying to burglarize. Read up on how to use credit cards wisely, and which are the best for students to carry.

 

Earn up to 7,500 Bonus miles with WorldPerks Visa
WorldPerks Visa
The WorldPerks Visa gives you all the convenience of a credit card, plus you get the added bonus of getting airline miles with every purchase. The more you buy with it, the more miles you earn.

With this card, you get all of the benefits of a Visa card, a good maximum limit and a decent APR. Applying is easy and only takes a few minutes. You can manage your account online as well as pay your bills.

WorldPerks Visa




CreditAxis.com
CreditAxis can help you get a credit card or loan, even if you have bad credit. They work with hundreds of lending companies that specialize in extending credit to people with bad or less-than-perfect credit.

They can also help you repair your credit, help consolidate your debt and can consult with you on bankruptcy. Filling out the application is simple and only takes a few minutes. If you need a credit card give CreditAxis a try.

CreditAxis.com



Discover Card Platinum Application
Discover Card
This is the Discover Card, the card with the number one cash rewards program in the business. A minimum of 1% cash back, and up to 5% on special purchases, this is the card that pays you to use it.

The Discover Card offers no annual fee, 24/7 customer service, and complete access to manage your account online, including online bill payment. There is even a special Discover Card just for students.

Discover Card


Liberty Union Cards
Liberty Union offers secured credit cards, which means that they don't turn anyone down. Secured cards are good for rebuilding your credit and are far more convenient than carrying cash around.

The application process is painless and with a preset spending limit, you can't go crazy and my that new plasma TV on a whim. Also, they don't require credit checks.

Liberty Union