Cash Back Credit Cards - Free Information and Tips from Leading Website

    /24-7PressRelease/ - LOS ANGELES, CA, June 20, 2006 - CreditCardAssist.com, a leading credit card resource site, announced a service offering free information, tips and advice for consumers on how to maximize their spending and put dollars back in their wallets with the very best cash back credit cards ( http://www.creditcardassist.com/cashback/creditcards.html ) available in the marketplace.

Many things have changed over the years and this holds true for credit cards as well. People used to use their credit cards as a means to buy all of the big ticket items they couldn't immediately afford. Whether it was a new washer and dryer or a swimming pool for the back yard, they splurged and then worked to pay off the balance as soon as they could. People also used their credit cards for emergencies only, stowing them away in drawers and cupboards until they were needed for an operation on a family pet or an unexpected vehicle repair. That didn't last long, now people are using their credit cards for everyday spending. People slap them down on the counters of grocery stories, gas stations and restaurants, paying for their toilet paper, fuel and hamburgers.

This kind of credit card spending bodes well for credit card companies, especially when people neglect their balances, but not so well for the everyday consumer. Fortunately, there are options available to consumers to help tip the scales in their favor.

One way to get the most out of everyday spending on a credit card is to get a cash back credit card. This type of credit card offers a percentage of the cost of all new purchases back to the credit-card-holder. Usually this amounts to 1% of every new purchase paid back to the consumer at an appointed date. People who are willing to buy everything on their credit cards and simply pay off the resulting balance will receive free money, something everybody wants and nobody turns away.

Cash back credit cards can help people save up for home renovations, a family vacation, retirement, a wedding, braces for the kids, or post-secondary education. Maybe the cash back card simply allows people to replenish their savings account or start investing. Whatever people use it for, cash back credit cards can help put money in the bank.

As with all credit cards, a cash back card can be a lifesaver in an emergency, a means to an end or a generous friend. However, it can also become a major problem for people who have difficulty keeping their finances under control. Cash back credit cards typically have high interest rates and annual fees to be paid. If a balance begins to persist and accumulate, people with cash back credit cards can find themselves getting deeper and deeper into debt.

At CreditCardAssist.com, people can learn how to use their cash back credit cards effectively. They can ensure every dollar charged to their card isn't financing the credit card company, but earns them free money instead. With a vast amount of free information, tips and advice, the website provides consumers with effective strategies to avoid a spending spiral into debt.

About CreditCardAssist.com

CreditCardAssist.com, based in Los Angeles, provides a wide variety of free information, tips, and advice on cash back credit cards as well as many other types of credit card offers. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.creditcardassist.com

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