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Once you get past Visa and Mastercard, the Discover credit card is one of the most well known names in the credit industry. But where did this alternative come from, and more importantly for all you financial wizards, where is it going?

Got a new credit card offer? Make sure you know what you're getting into before applying.

For some people, getting a credit card offer in the mail is like winning the lottery. They get extremely excited, whip off the pre-approved application, and eagerly wait for that shiny new piece of plastic.

Unfortunately, these types of offers aren't always what they seem. Before you respond to any credit card offer, make sure you consider these important tips.

Apparently, there's a Chase credit card to fit every personality, and the saying may just be true. From the fun and spontaneous spendthrift to the ever-cautious saver, there's a Chase card for almost everyone. The question is... which personality category do you fit in?

While the differences between credit cards and debit cards may be transparent to some, to others they're not always clear. Are the similarities really only skin deep, or do they dig a little deeper? If you want the 4-1-1 on what makes a credit card different from its debit card cousin, here's the information you need.

Credit card companies are always looking for new ways to make their products more convenient for their customers, and keychain credit cards are one of them. These new little cards can be attached to your keychain and quickly waved in front of a card reader for fast purchases. Seems like a novel idea, but are they really the next generation in credit cards?

Online credit card applications -- there are hundreds to choose from and it's not always easy to tell which ones you should consider. Before you even think about filling one of these out, there are a few things you need to know.

It never fails - con artists keep devising new credit card scams designed to rob innocent people of their hard-earned cash. This year is no different. It's only May and already the credit card scammers are out in full force. Here are two recent scams you need to beware of: