Credit cards are typically seen as a bad idea. You get into debt with them. You pay exorbitant interest. You get tempted to purchase things you don't need.
I will agree that in the hands of someone who isn't disciplined they can be a truly terrible idea. However, used properly they can save a lot of money.
Just today I got a 'special offer' with my Triangle Mastercard which I just had to look at and go....Wow... That's one I just can't pass up.
Time to go to the fine print and see what that little cross is telling me.
Limited time.
...no problem.
Select accounts
....glad I was selected
Wow... it really is that easy. Just click to signup and make a purchase.
And this isn't even just an isolated case.
On my American Express card I just got this offer:
and since Mr. Lube is the most convenient and least expensive near where I live that's a valuable offer.....if I needed an oil change.
My son just got a $150 offer off his trip to Japan. He found the best price on a ticket and was about to book. I checked his offers quickly and there as an offer off United Airlines (the cheapest flight he found). So his best price just got $150 cheaper.
Take home message.
IF you have a credit card see if it offers special offers. Don't buy something just because of an offer but....if it is something you would buy anyways take advantage of a nice little perk.
It can really make your day.
Just like me getting $10 for filling up my gas tank.
Thanks for reading.
