Consider a rewards credit card5 of 7If you use a rewards credit card to help cover the costs of your dream vacation, make sure you have the right card for your needs, says Mona Hamouly, spokeswoman for American Express. Rewards programs vary greatly, with some focusing on airline miles and others on gas or retail and merchandise programs. If you want to keep your options open, opt for a credit card with flexibility."A broad-based membership (rewards card) program can help cover the dream vacation and offset additional costs," says Hamouly. Related Articles:15 smart traveling tipsCondo deals have risksVacation prep for your carTake a working vacationRelated Links:Boost your travel dollarOff-season travel savesVacation deals aboundTake time to volunteer advertisement
If you use a rewards credit card to help cover the costs of your dream vacation, make sure you have the right card for your needs, says Mona Hamouly, spokeswoman for American Express. Rewards programs vary greatly, with some focusing on airline miles and others on gas or retail and merchandise programs. If you want to keep your options open, opt for a credit card with flexibility.
"A broad-based membership (rewards card) program can help cover the dream vacation and offset additional costs," says Hamouly.
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