5 underrated ways to earn credit card rewards
You can earn more credit card rewards from these simple strategies.
Money gives you options. The more you can take control of your personal finances, the more options become available to you.
— Sarah Gage
About the author
Sarah Gage is a senior editor on the Bankrate team. Sarah has more than 16 years of professional writing and editing experience, and she is passionate about providing clear, concise information that helps people take control of their personal finances. Her finance writing has been featured by Entrepreneur, Tally and Happy Money, among others.
Outside of her work, Sarah enjoys camping, hiking, and planning her next rewards travel trip.
Sarah wants you to know
Sarah’s first credit card was the Chase card she opened as a college freshman (before she knew that free pizza wasn’t the best sign-up bonus). She now uses a mix of cash back and travel cards and is always looking for new ways to maximize her rewards and redemptions.
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Money gives you options. The more you can take control of your personal finances, the more options become available to you.
— Sarah Gage
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