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The real cost of convenience: how ‘tap to pay’ culture is changing student spending behavior

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Oct 17, 2025

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Why financial habits built in college shape your 30s more than you think

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min

Oct 17, 2025

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How to read a credit report — and actually understand what it means

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Oct 16, 2025

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The psychology of spending: why students overspend even when they budget

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Oct 16, 2025

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Is money confidence finally getting the attention it deserves among Gen Z?

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Oct 15, 2025

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Credit with purpose: how students are using credit for experiences, side hustles, and social good

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Oct 15, 2025

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Gen Z Feels Financially Insecure — Here’s What It Means for Your Credit Choices

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Oct 14, 2025

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The Real Risks of Credit Card Debt for Young People — and Smarter Alternatives

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Oct 14, 2025

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Why Gen Z Credit Scores Are Dropping — And How Students Can Turn It Around

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Oct 13, 2025

Personal finance

Debit vs Credit: Why Gen Z Is Choosing Debit-First (and How to Still Build Credit Safely)

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Oct 13, 2025

Personal finance

How Inflation & High Interest Rates Are Changing How Students Spend, Save & Build Credit in 2025

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Oct 12, 2025

Personal finance

Student Loans & New Repayment Models 2025: IDRs, ISAs, and Hybrid Options Explained

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Oct 12, 2025

Personal finance

How Gen Z Is Redefining “Good Credit” in the Age of Fintech | Fizz

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Oct 11, 2025

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From Side Hustles to Credit Scores: How Gen Z Students Are Building Financial Independence in 2025

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Oct 11, 2025

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Should You Check Your Credit Score in College or Wait Until After Graduation? | Fizz

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Oct 10, 2025

Personal finance

Buy Now, Pay Later vs. Building Real Credit — What Students Should Know in 2025

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Oct 10, 2025

Personal finance

How to Build Credit as a Student Without a Job (2025 Guide) | Fizz

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Oct 9, 2025

Personal finance

Top 5 Credit Mistakes Students Still Make in 2025 (and How to Fix Them)

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min

Oct 9, 2025

Personal finance

Credit Cards vs. Debit-Linked Builders: What’s Safer for Students in 2025?

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min

Oct 8, 2025

Personal finance

The Ultimate Credit Timeline: How Long It Takes to Build Credit from Scratch in 2025

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Oct 8, 2025

Personal finance

How to Build Credit Without a Credit Card in 2025 | Student Guide by Fizz

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Oct 7, 2025

Personal finance

Why Isn’t My Credit Score Going Up Even After Paying on Time? | Fizz Credit Tips for Students

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min

Oct 7, 2025

Personal finance

Can College Students Really Build Credit Without Going Into Debt?

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min

Oct 6, 2025

Personal finance

Fizz vs Self vs Grow Credit: Which Builds Credit Fastest for Students?

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min

Oct 6, 2025

Personal finance

Things You Can Do When You’re Rejected for Your First Credit Card

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min

Sep 8, 2025

Personal finance

How to Manage Your Teen’s Credit Score in 2025

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Sep 8, 2025

Personal finance

How to Recover from a Bad Credit Score

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min

Sep 8, 2025

Personal finance

Why Students Need a Smarter Way to Build Credit

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min

Sep 8, 2025

Personal finance

Guide to Getting Started with Personal Finance as a Student

3

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Aug 31, 2025

Personal finance

Full Guide to Car Loans for Students in the US

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min

Aug 31, 2025

International students

The Student Visa Process for International Students in the U.S.

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Aug 26, 2025

International students

Applications and Admissions Strategy for International Students in the U.S.

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Aug 26, 2025

International students

How to Choose the Right College in the U.S.

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Aug 26, 2025

International students

Stuff No One Tells You (But You’ll Wish You Knew Before Signing a Lease)

3

min

Aug 7, 2025

Housing

What to Do When Housing Goes Sideways (Because Sometimes It Just Will)

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min

Aug 7, 2025

Housing

Can You Actually Negotiate Rent as a Student? (Yes. Here’s How.)

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Aug 7, 2025

Housing

Before You Sign That Lease - Stuff You Can’t Afford to Miss

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Aug 7, 2025

Housing

Housing Budget Breakdown for Students: What Rent Really Costs

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min

Aug 7, 2025

Housing

What to Actually Look for in a Student Rental (Even If You're on a Budget)

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Aug 7, 2025

Housing

How to Spot Housing Scams (and Not Get Screwed Over by a Fake Landlord)

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Aug 7, 2025

Housing

Roommates - How to Not Ruin Friendships or Your Sanity

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Aug 7, 2025

Housing

How to Pick the Right Neighborhood (and Not End Up with a 45-Minute Commute)

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Aug 7, 2025

Housing

How to Actually Start Searching for Student Housing (Without Screwing It Up)

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Aug 7, 2025

Fizz

Report: College Students and Personal Finance

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Jan 21, 2025

Personal finance

Fizz raises $14.4m seed round

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Jun 7, 2024

Fizz

Introducing Fizz Membership

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May 16, 2024

Fizz

Why do card companies offer cash back?

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Aug 16, 2023

Personal finance

Fizz is solving a generational problem

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May 18, 2023

Fizz

How a Cornell Senior from NYC spends his campus salary

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Apr 18, 2022

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How This Cornell Senior Taught Herself To Win At Personal Finance

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May 2, 2022

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This pre-med student at UMich works 3 jobs—here's how she thinks about her finances

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May 2, 2023

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How this law school graduate thinks about his credit card and his finances

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May 8, 2022

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What could you buy with your credit card debt?

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May 19, 2022

Personal finance

One college graduate's experience with student loans and credit cards

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May 24, 2022

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Want that flashy Amex? You should start with Fizz.

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May 29, 2022

Personal finance

College students and recessions

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Jun 1, 2022

Personal finance

Here's what my parents taught me about money

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Jun 4, 2022

Personal finance

Busting myths about personal finance

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min

Jun 9, 2022

Personal finance

Fizz is coming to UT - and your campus could be next!

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Apr 6, 2023

Campus news

Fizz is coming to UofM

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Apr 6, 2023

Campus news

Fizz is coming to UMiami!

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Apr 6, 2023

Campus news

Why regular student credit cards don't stack up against the Fizz card

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min

Apr 3, 2023

Fizz

Fizz vs Discover it Student Cash Back

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Apr 3, 2023

Fizz

Fizz vs Bank of America student credit cards

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Apr 3, 2023

Fizz

Fizz vs Chime Credit Builder

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Apr 3, 2023

Fizz

Fizz vs Extra card

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Dec 9, 2024

Fizz

The all-new Fizz referral program

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Apr 3, 2023

Fizz

Welcome to Fizz

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Apr 3, 2023

Fizz

Have Financial Support in College? You Should Still Be Thinking About Your Financial Future.

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Apr 3, 2023

Personal finance

College acceptance day is upon us! Here's how to make your choice.

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Apr 3, 2023

Campus news

It's financial literacy month! Here's how you can celebrate.

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Apr 3, 2023

Personal finance

The Fizz card is here. Get yours now!

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Jan 16, 2023

Fizz

Why is my credit score so low?

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How Fizz helps you build credit

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Do student loans help build your credit?

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Does using autopay boost your credit score?

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Do debit cards build your credit?

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Do I need to create a budget?

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Want to live with your friends after you graduate? Don't forget to build your credit score.

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Moving after college? Here's how to afford it.

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Do I need to pay taxes? (2023)

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Why are my parents nervous about credit and credit cards?

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Why should parents care about Fizz?

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Your parents' credit card isn't helping like you think

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All about FAFSA

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Be wary of student loan interest

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How to get cheaper student loans

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Types of student loans you should know about

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What you should know about student loan debt forgiveness

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Easy ways to save money in college

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Do I need an emergency fund?

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How to save money on your college move-in

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Saving vs investing in college

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What is investing?

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Why investing in college is important

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Why you should get a paid internship in college

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Do I need to have a paid internship in college?

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How to make extra money in college

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Credit building tips for international students

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Fizz helps international students build credit

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International student in the US? You should get your SSN

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Ways to budget in college

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What should (and shouldn't) you spend money on?

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How Fizz makes budgeting easier

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Why did I get denied for a student credit card?

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Why your debit card isn't doing you any favors

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What is a credit score?

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Being patient with your credit score

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Building credit without having credit

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Credit utilization explained

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Do I need a perfect credit score?

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How having good credit saves you money

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How often does my credit score update?

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Is it bad to open new credit cards?

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Is it important to have a perfect credit score?

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Should I close a credit card?

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Small credit score changes explained

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Surprising things that can lower your credit score

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What are missed payments?

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What does "credit mix" mean?

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What is a good credit score?

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What is APR?

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What is credit card debt?

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What to do when you get denied for a credit card

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When should college students get a credit card?

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Why can't I see my credit score?

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Why did my credit score drop by so much?

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Why does my credit score matter?

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Why isn't my credit score getting better?

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Why you should avoid secured credit cards

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Will checking my credit report hurt my credit score?

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You don't need to have a job to build credit

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(Fizz) cash back explained

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Avoid late payment punishments with Fizz

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Daily Autopay explained

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How does Fizz make money?

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How the Fizz card works

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Should I put everything on my Fizz card?

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What are pending transactions?

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What is SafeFreeze?

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Why is Fizz better than a credit card?

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How do I create a budget?

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Ways to cut down on expenses in college

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Report: College Students and Personal Finance

Our team at Fizz surveyed college students to find out how they manage their money while in college. The results show that college students are working in all sort of ways to support themselves – even if some expenses are still covered by other sources.

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Jan 21, 2025

Personal finance