Parents with poor credit history should think twice before adding
children as authorized users on their accounts — not for the sake of themselves but for the sake of their children.
Not exact matches
The pros: Adding your
child on your credit card
account as an
authorized user is the option preferred by NFCC's Cunningham.
Many parents will add a
child as an
authorized user on a credit
account, ensuring they have access to money in case of emergency or to help them start building a responsible relationship with credit.
Short of that, you'll either have to co-sign for your
child or list her
as an
authorized user on your
account, according to The Discover Card.
I wouldn't go
as far
as adding your
child as an
authorized user on your credit card
account.