5 Ways To Maximize Credit Card Rewards Without Overspending

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Rewards credit cards offer points and miles in exchange for spending. It can be easy to fall into the trap of spending more to rack up more points.

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If you want to earn more points and miles without abusing the power of rewards, here are five tips that can help. Learn more

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The more bills you can pay with plastic, the more points or miles you’ll earn over time. Learn more

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Monitor Your Budget

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Another strategy involves paying for purchases for other people, then making sure you get reimbursed.

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