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Getting Your First Credit Card? Here’s How to Build Credit and Avoid Costly Mistakes

Getting your first credit card is about building credit, not just earning rewards. TD shares practical tips for choosing the right card, avoiding debt, paying on time and using alerts and fraud protection to build smart habits early.

By Carmen Fleetwood Paul

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