Millennials may be turning their backs on traditional financial services in favor of products that many experts consider risky — such as fee-heavy prepaid cards and payday loans

This mom is about to send her son off to college. Yet she's hoping to give him a crash course in credit cards before he leaves. Columnist Eva Norlyk Smith helps her develop a lesson plan

Loading your kids' spending money on a prepaid card can be a great way to keep an eye on their spending — and to help them develop good habits when it comes to using plastic

Many parents are willing to help their children out financially, a recent survey has found. But there are limits. When it comes to helping their kids out of credit card debt, the message from parents seems to be, “You're on your own.”

If you're still in college, keeping a credit card in your wallet can offer important advantages. It's not only a fast and convenient way to pay. It will also help you build your credit history and develop a great credit score for the long-term.