Practical Perks
By: Tyler Edwards
Updated: March 18, 2009
Now, a new type of plastic lets you pump up the points to help build your nest egg, and some are even letting you log on to help do away with debt. A service from American Express, one of several lenders offering new features from money management tools to savings incentives. From cards that give you cash back that's deposited directly into a savings accounts to cards that help build your IRA.
The practical perks are out there, a new reward service that helps keep customers pay their credit cards on time.

