A beginner's guide to points and miles

Travel rewards can seem overwhelming when you're first starting out, but a handful of cards can make the process easier. Find out which travel credit

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The Latest Notable product updates and limited-time offers to keep you in the know Thursday, Jul. 29, 2021   Featured Article   A beginner's guide to points and miles Travel rewards can seem overwhelming when you’re first starting out, but a handful of cards can make the process easier. Find out which travel credit cards we recommend for beginners and why.       More Great Reads     Amex Platinum offers bonus up to 150,000 points via CardMatch Check out some of the best special offers we've been able to find on CardMatch, including an elevated welcome offer to new Amex Platinum cardholders, plus tips on how to use this tool to your advantage.       Invest cash back: Tips for maximizing earnings Getting a good cash back card and investing the rewards can be a nearly effortless way to save for your child's college education, your own retirement or a dream purchase in the future.       What are 'prescreened' credit card offers and how do they work? Credit card issuers use prescreened offers to target their ideal applicants based on credit score, borrowing history and other personal information. Unless your credit profile has changed dramatically since you received an offer, you have great odds of approval.

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How to get even higher Amex Platinum and Gold bonuses

Applying for a card on Amex's website may not net you the most sign-up rewards, so explore these tactics instead.

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The Weekly The latest news & offers Tuesday, Jul. 27, 2021   Featured Article   How to get even higher Amex Platinum and Gold bonuses Applying for a card on Amex's website may not net you the most introductory rewards, so explore these tactics instead.   Cash back credit cards: How do they work? We look at how cash back credit cards work, offering an overview of flat and tiered earning structures for cash back credit cards and breaking down the three components of cash back – cash back rate, where extra cash can be earned and how rewards are delivered.       Booking with points cemented my preference for cash back The pandemic made travel impossible for many, but as it eases, more and more people are traveling once more. Travel credit cards may give incentives for travelers, but read our take on why cash back might be the better option.

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