Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez Key Takeaways Rewards cards can help build credit if used responsibly.Applying for new cards may trigger hard inquiries and lower your average credit age.High balances ...

Rewards credit cards offer perks like points and cash back—but they come with potential fees and pitfalls. Learn how to decide if they’re right for you.

Gabriela Walsh is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance® and a personal finance editor at Red Ventures. Her previous work experience includes various editorial positions at FinanceBuzz. She ...

Travel rewards credit cards let you earn points or miles for travel-related spending. Learn how they work, what they offer, and how to choose the right one.

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With summer vacations just around the corner, millions of Americans are getting ready to cash in their hard-earned credit card rewards: points, miles and cash back they’ve accumulated all year to help ...

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I travel for work and am reimbursed for expenses, for which I mostly use my debit card. It has definitely occurred to me that I’m missing out on earning rewards for spending I don’t even really make!