I was reading and browsing through Microsoft’s “Live” search which of course is in competition with companies such as Google. It seems that they are trying out a new program called Cashback at http://search.live.com/cashback/ where people can search for thousands of products from various merchants. Once the user makes a qualifying purchase, they will receive some form of credit.

I suppose the hope with that incentive is that people like us will start flocking over and use Live as our preferred search engine. Unfortunately, I was unable to test it out as it seems to be restricted to US residence only at this time. While I suppose it is a great way to save money, I don’t know if that will necessarily persuade people from switching over.

I still use Google most of the time personally as the search results just seem to be better. Another way to save and make some money I suppose though.

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I happened to pass by a gas station today that had a sign advertising a credit card with a 5% cashback option. While there was probably a catch since I whizzed by the advertisement sign, I was with another person who made a comment on how he felt that credit card rewards with points such as airmiles are a waste in comparison.

I personally prefer cashback options, although from a value point of view in most cases the reward options you receive seems to be almost inline with each other. The only main difference I see is that with one option you are forced to get something that you don’t necessarily want.

One thing is for sure though, I hate having to pay for those premium reward options and would usually avoid them if they require any kind of additional fee.

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