A credit card can be a powerful tool in your personal finance strategy. With a good beginner credit card, you can establish a credit history, earn rewards on your spending and enjoy valuable perks.

Americans of a certain generation will remember it well: You arrive at college for orientation week and the first thing you see are tables and tables staffed by chipper credit-card representatives — ...

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