<prompt> Human: As the title says Im turning 18 pretty soon and I want to start building my credit right away so Im not plagued by the same problems that my family members were. Im looking to open a credit card account to buy small things then pay them off, but I really dont know what to look for when getting a new credit card. Any advice?Edit: thank you for your responses, I didnt even know there was such a thing as an annual fee. Some of these companies just love to prey on the uninformed!  <response>: Thats not a bad idea but you may need to get a secured card first. Dont fall into the trap of obsessing over your score. Pay your bills on time and live within your means. 