Get ready to uncover the myths, master the rewards, and smartly amplify your spending power — all while keeping your finances sharp and your debt strategy on point. Whether you're looking to squeeze every last benefit out of your credit card points, contemplating the right card for your business expenses, or simply looking to use your cards more strategically, this episode is a goldmine. Listen in as Meagan McGuire, ChFC®, CSLP®, and Mary Rush, CFP®, CSLP®, talk tricks, tips, and savvy spending with every swipe. Discover how to make every dollar and every point work harder for you.
In today’s episode, you'll find out:
- How to leverage credit cards and credit card rewards to your advantage
- About the benefits Meagan and Mary have personally enjoyed from credit card rewards programs
- Why the common belief that carrying a balance improves your credit score is wrong
- How maintaining a low credit utilization rate can benefit your financial health
- When and how to utilize 0% balance transfer cards to manage debt effectively
strategies for using credit cards as budgeting tools, including how to use statement balances - The perks of cashback vs. niche-specific credit cards and which is best for you
- Why credit cards provide better fraud and travel protection than debit cards
- Mary's strategy for maximizing rewards with travel and cashback credit cards
- Meagan's experience with using a credit card for business and the rewards she missed from not using a personal card
- Details on point conversions of airline miles, cashback and reward points
- Tips to utilize credit cards for significant expenses like weddings, home improvements or even paying taxes
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