7 Reasons Credit Cards Are Awesome -- No. 5 Will Blow Your Mind

"In childhood, a library card takes you to exotic, faraway places; in adulthood, a credit card does."
-- Evan Esar

Yes, credit cards can leave you plagued by debts, paying lots of interest. But if you're smart about it, paying off bills in full and on time, you can get good value from the cards you use. Indeed, they can deliver discounts and rewards galore and make your good times even better.

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