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History of Credit Cards

Credit cards have a longstanding and unique history in America. Starting in the 1920’s, with the increase of automobile ownership, credit cards gained footing. Originally, the credit card was designed specifically to sell fuel to auto owners, the number of which was growing exponentially. However, the idea of a credit card dates back to [...]

Credit cards provide an illusion: magic money

Credit Card, Evil or Saint? . The small, plastic card can be a gateway to treasures untold such as a new television, a new wardrobe or those shoes you have been lusting over but never have the cash to purchase. However, financial experts agree with this dire warning: do not purchase anything with a [...]