I came across a great article by thestreet.com regarding 10 reasons you need a credit card so I thought I would share it:
Although credit cards get a lot of bad press when it comes to personal finances, they do offer a number of positives that, for the right people, make them an excellent financial tool.
The […]

If you’re staying in a hotel and receive a “helpful” call from the concierge regarding your credit card, beware. Money magazine reports on a new scam making the rounds, and it targets trusting travelers.
The premise is simple enough. During your stay at a hotel, you receive a call from someone claming to be from the […]

American Express and Delta Air Lines today announced new benefits to their Delta SkyMiles Cards from American Express for consumer and small business Cardmembers. Now, Cardmembers can take advantage of richer benefits, including earning additional bonus miles when using the Card and getting companion certificates upon renewal with no blackout dates and no minimum fare […]

Bank of America Corp. Chairman Ken Lewis today defended a controversial credit card being tested by his bank, saying the program was designed to help customers build credit, not serve illegal immigrants.
The bank has found itself in the center of the nation’s fiery immigration debate since news surfaced last week of a new credit card […]

I came across a very interesting spotlight by Bankrate where some of the nation’s most prolific authors show their real-people side by sharing their credit card experiences.
Enjoy!
Augusten Burroughs
Stephen King
Sue Grafton
Danny Schechter
Nicholas Sparks

Let us know some of your experiences with credit cards.

A major U.S. card manufacturer this week unveiled a new enhancement adding the sense of smell to its products. The new “Scratch ‘N’ Sniff Card” can be applied to loyalty, rewards, membership or gift card programs. Boston-based Arthur Blank & Co. is offering 120 enticing scents including hazelnut, cappuccino, cinnamon crunch, spearmint and orange spice. […]

The Discover Business card is running a $50,000 sweepstakes, until March 31st, where they will be giving away $50,000 to one lucky business. No second place consolation prizes or consolation gifts, no fancy rules about needing to spend it on your business or any other hoops to jump through, just one lucky person walking away […]