Adding an authorized user to your credit card account isn’t a decision to be taken lightly. The potential danger is clear: A card user could rack up big bills that you didn’t approve, but which you ...

There are many advantages to adding an authorized user to a credit card account. For one, it can help the primary cardholder ...

Have you ever wondered about the difference between an authorized user and a joint account holder for your credit card? It's a commonly asked question with a not-so-simple answer — and the details ...

If you’re just starting to build your credit history, or if your credit scores have taken a hit because of some financial missteps, an easy way to add positive information to your credit file is by ...

Gabriela Walsh is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance® and a personal finance editor at Red Ventures. Her previous work experience includes various editorial positions at FinanceBuzz. She ...

The Platinum Card® from American Express provides excellent value — and many of these perks don't have to be limited to the primary cardholder. That's because you have two options for sharing your ...

Greenlight, the company that specializes in debit cards for kids, recently released a credit card for parents that allows teens to build credit as authorized users. Parents are often hesitant to let ...

Children under 18 cannot apply for their own credit cards, but they typically can be added to their parents' accounts as authorized users and be issued a card. Adding your child as an authorized user ...