The majority of cardholders have a rewards card – but they likely aren't taking full advantage of the benefits and bonuses that come with it. Finance site www.GoBankingRates.com offers five credit card hacks that help consumers get the most out of their credit card rewards and take advantage of low credit card rates.
EL SEGUNDO, CA (April 25, 2013) – Sixty percent of cardholders have at least one rewards credit card, according to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. However, between high credit card rates, transaction fees and yearly costs, even the best credit card rewards may still not make up the difference.
“There are ways to win the processing fee war and use credit card rewards to your advantage,” says Paul Sisolak, expert contributor for GoBankingRates. A new report from the leading personal finance resource outlines five credit card hacks that consumers can use to save money in sneaky and surprising ways.
“In this case, a ‘hack’ is a loophole — a sneaky strategy, if you will — in your credit card that allows you to get the most out of the rewards and savings they provide,” explains Mr. Sisolak. “With some of these sneaky — and legal — credit maneuvers, you can ‘hack’ your credit card to better, bigger, wealthier savings.”
With the credit card hacks included in the report, GoBankingRates outlines how to get deeper discounts at popular retailers like Apple and Best Buy, pay zero-percent interest on credit card debt, and take greater advantage of travel rewards like car rental insurance. Mr. Sisolak also points consumers to the specific rewards cards that are most likely to offer these hidden benefits.
To view the complete guide to credit card hacks click here.
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