With the economic crunch yet to be fully realized around the globe, here we have a symbol of one of many instruments that helped usher in the current dark days – the credit card.

Word has it this is but a concept at this point in time, although it would be cool to see this one roll off manufacturing lines in due time. Yes, it is an MP3 player that comes in almost a similar form factor as a credit card, and where the magnetic strip is supposed to be lies an LCD display. Good thing this one doesn’t allow you to break your bank limit and plunge you further into wanton debt, but instead it aims to soothe your jangled nerves at watching your favorite stocks plunge without a parachute by playing your favorite tunes.