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Why I Don’t Use Credit Card Rewards Programs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Credit card rewards programs are no different. The rewards encourage you to charge things on their card. Unless you are one of the few that pay off their balance in full each and every time, does it really make sense to carry a card to get loyalty rewards? We prefer not to use credit.

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Best Credit Cards – December 2023

Savings Corner

Bonus rewards at restaurants and U.S. The card earns solid rewards and is packed with perks, including a free night every year and a chance to earn a second one, on top of a valuable sign-up bonus. The bank that issued your credit card sends money for the purchase to the merchant where the transaction took place.

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Why I Don’t Use Cash Back Credit Cards

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Have you ever had to listen to a dinner companion brag about the ‘free’ trip they took with their cash back reward cards, or watched as the person in front of you pondered which of the dozens of cards in their wallet they should use for this particular purchase? I don’t use cash back credit cards.