I would like a credit card without annual fee, but I don't have a credit history. What do you recommend?

We can recommend you start with consider secured credit cards. These cards require a security deposit paid upfront. A secured credit card is a good way to build your credit history as it reports the account activity to major credit bureaus. You just need not to miss payments and pay off your balance. After that, getting approval for an unsecured card will be much easier. For example, you may consider the Merrick Bank Secured Visa® from Merrick Bank. This card can help you build credit, since your account activity will be reported to all three major credit bureaus. The amount of your deposit determines...

Starting credit history from the very beginning is always better than improving it and credit card issuers are not too captious.Look into credit cards for those with limited/no credit history: these cards are created for newbies. The cards have quite high APRs and fees. However it is possible to find a card with 0 intro APRs or without annual fee. Also some cards offer bonus programs: you can earn points or cash back on purchases you make.If your son wants a bonus credit card, Chase Freedom® Student credit card is not the best option as it has no bonus. The only you get is $20 Good Standing...

Sadly, we don't have any information about credit history required to be eligible for AARP credit card. I wouldn't recommend applying for this card if your credit score is in the fair range. There are many other credit cards that are created to help people raise their credit score. If your credit score is not where it needs to be, you can apply for one of these cards for fair credit and use it to bring your credit score back to a place where you want it to be.