Tweeting from India, rhea91 writes about her interesting collection:

I just found an old stack of expired credit cards that I’ve collected over the years. I still collect them btw *hint hint*

That led us to consider a couple of important questions (in addition to checking out some cool dish scraping advice for expired cards). First, why do credit cards expire at all? Second, what should you do with your expired cards?

Credit cards expire for a couple of reasons: security …

Physical Credit Card Safety

Credit card safety is a complex and lengthy topic. The concerns are not at all limited to the physical safety of your card. However, it is important to be aware of some tips to keeping your physical credit card safe.

Don’t Carry Too Many Cards At Once

Limit the number of cards you carry. As Citi advises, limiting the number of credit cards you carry can help minimize your risk if your wallet or purse is lost or stolen.

When you aren’t using certain cards, keep them locked …