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June 19, 2024 26 mins

Today we’re exploring a topic that excites many and mystifies others:Credit Cards. Learn how to make your credit cards work for you! From understanding the perks to making sense of rewards, we’ll guide you through the ins and outs of maximizing your credit card benefits. Whether you're a seasoned cardholder or just starting out, this episode is packed with insights to help you leverage your credit cards effectively. Mary Beth and Neela give insight into how they use their credit cards to maximize the offered benefits. Let's jump right in and decode the credit cards and ways to be a strategic credit card holder.

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What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

  • How to figure out the best credit card for you based on your lifestyle
  • Understanding the different types of rewards and where they can fit into your plan
  • The best way to balance annual fees and rewards
  • How many credit cards should you have?
  • If you are paired up, how to approach the credit card game with your significant other
  • Some good practices to follow to avoid hits on your credit score
  • A great way to maximize the benefits from the cards you currently have
  • What positively and negatively impacts your credit score (and how it all works)
  • A few tools and resources to use when exploring the credit card game
  • The best way to utilize credit cards responsibly

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