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Attention Students! The risk of student credit card debt has now reached an all time high. More employers and landlords are checking credit reports. It is important to use credit cards responsibly. Follow these steps to help keep you out of debt.

1. Pay your credit card bill on time!
2. Pay your total balance each month!
3. Think before you swipe!
4. New Shoes + Credit Card=Bill to Pay.
5. Find the lowest fixed interest rate.
6. Read the fine print.
7. Budget.
8. Inform your bank of address changes.
9. Don’t buy food or pay your rent on your credit card.
10. Don’t pay your credit card bill with another credit card!