Random thoughts about bad credit credit cards
Knowing what the terms mean and how to wade through the fine print to find the information they need is a valuable skill that will allow them to choose a credit card wisely. * Teach them how to analyze special offers. That 0% interest rate only lasts for six months, but unless you know to look for the fine print explaining that, you might miss it entirely and think you have a pipeline to free credit for life. Teach your teen to question offers that seem too good to be true and show them the places credit card companies hide disclaimers and details. * Show them that something isn't a bargain if they don't need it.