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For the latest from a local, Curtis Arnold, go to his web site at: http://www.CardRatings.com
Curtis will help you find and understand the best rebate program for you. His site receives over 30,000 hits per month. Go to his partner links page and select more sites and helpful information.
Credit card awards are constantly changing. Good deals are changed and new ones are always showing up. Curtis recommends the message boards at a couple of sites. He likes the Motley Fools message board and "the grapevine" at creditcardgoodies.com.

Other good sites are: http://www.creditcardgoodies.com, http://www.eyeoncredit.com, http://amazing-bargains.com/new.html, and http://www.geocities.com/ WallStreet/Highrise/3696/index.html.

The new American Express "Blue" card is designed for the cyber user. (800-258-3600) Whether you swipe or type, features include:

  • 0% introductory APR for the first 6 months, and an ongoing fixed rate as low as 9.99% for revolving balances as long as the customer is in good standing.
  • No annual fee
  • A web site at http://americanexpress.com/blue, where customers can pay bills online; download information from Quicken or Microsoft Money; take advantage of online financial tools to calculate net worth, cash flow and retirement goals; and review a variety of entertainment content including upcoming concerts and information on artists. Register for the online wallet in November.
  • An online wallet: to make online shopping easier, you enter your purchase information into the wallet (such as name, card account number and shipping address.) When you make an online purchase, you open the wallet, click on the "complete purchase" button to automatically fill in the merchant's purchase form.
  • A "smart" chip gives added security. Only your PIN number will unlock the wallet.
A message board suggestion for the Amex Blue card with to sign up with Net@Bank for a 5.12% savings account ($100 minimum). Pay the minimum on the Amex, and send what you would have normally paid to netbank in their postage paid envelopes. Pay it all off after 180 days for a decent rate of return.