The past few years has meant a lot of significant changes for credit card issuers and consumers.  The recent economic turmoil coupled with new laws have left some to question the future of credit cards.  However despite the setbacks, credit cards are making a comeback and offering some of the perks and benefits of the good ol’ days.

A recent article on WSJ.com about the changing landscape of credit cards highlights some of the ways credit cards are making a comeback and offering great rewards and benefits for credit card users.

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A new report released indicates US Consumers are still paying off debt and repositioning themselves for the new economy.  This is typical for recessionary times as consumers look to prepare themselves for the unknown future of the economy.  It can also be a promising sign for the economy, as when consumer debt decreases that better positions consumers in the near future for increasing consumer spending, which helps the economy.  The economy is driven by consumer spending and consumers need to shore up their finances before consumer spending can see a significant rebound and life the country’s unemployment rate.

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