Credit cards are a part of life for many kids these days, at increasingly younger ages. Some parents get their child a credit card or prepaid card early on, but even if you don’t, once junior heads off the college, it’s only a matter of time…

Chase Blueprint offers innovative tools to help cardholders manage credit card balances and control credit card spending. Chase advertises the new tools as a way to encourage more ‘responsible borrowing’ among credit cardholders.

With the credit card industry in flux over the past couple of years, few things are like they used to be. Even cash back credit cards, traditionally the work horse of rewards credit cards, have undergone many changes.

Credit card offers are making a come-back. However, while balance transfer deals have improved, they are still not as appealing as a couple of years back, and it’s important to do the math to see if you’re really getting a deal.

When applying for a credit card, more than ever it’s important to take a close look at the available credit card offers to avoid nasty surprises down the road. If you’re looking to apply for a low interest credit card, here are 7 tips to make sure you get the best credit card deal.