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10 Ways to Maximize Credit Card Rewards

Author: Sean P. Egen

March 02, 2021

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Tips for Maximizing Credit Card Rewards

One of the many great benefits of using a credit card is that, if it’s a rewards credit card, you can earn rewards in the form of cash back, airline miles, travel perks, points, and more just for making purchases with your credit card. Check out these 10 tips for maximizing rewards on your rewards credit card.

 

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Sean P. Egen

After realizing he couldn’t pay back his outrageous film school student loans with rejection notices from Hollywood studios, Sean focused his screenwriting skills on scripting corporate videos. Videos led to marketing communications, which led to articles and, before he knew it, Sean was making a living as a writer. He continues to do so today by leveraging his expertise in credit, financial planning, wealth-building, and living your best life for Credit One Bank.

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