Boys' Life, August 1st, 2001
You don't have to be an ad to get a credit cam, but ou DO-have to be responsible. It has never been easier for a teenager to get a credit card. But before you start snapping the plastic, there are some things you need to know. Jonathan Grudis, 17, a Life Scout with Troop 212, Denver, Colo., uses a credit card to pay for gasoline, car insurance, movies and dinners out. But he always pays off all charges each month. "I'm really careful how much I use the credit card," Jonathan says Several Options Usually young people must be 18 to get a credit card, but several companies offer options for ...
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