Archive for July, 2007

The Big Names In The Credit Industry – Which One Should You Carry?

Ever since the late 1900s, Visa and MasterCard have been the biggest names in the credit card industry, vying for the most customers and making themselves so widespread they became accepted almost anywhere. Other cards such as Discover and American Express had more of a rocky start, not as many businesses accepting them and thus [...]

Credit Cards – A Necessary Evil

Credit Cards are almost a necessity in this day and time. And they truly have their pluses and minuses. If you are big into ordering via the internet it is pretty much a must to use a credit card for payment. Even if the site lets you pay by check and you mail it in, [...]

Who Uses Credit Cards and Why?

Plastic has changed the face of the world as we know it. Over the past few decades, credit cards have crossed the line from luxury to necessity. They’re no longer a symbol of profligate spending and living beyond your means. Instead, they’ve become a valuable tool to help you safeguard your cash, deal with emergencies, [...]