01 Oct 2024
8m

Inflation Is Chipping Away at the Value of Your Credit-Card Points

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WSJ Your Money Briefing

In this episode, personal finance expert Katherine Hamilton shares valuable insights on managing credit card reward points amid rising inflation. With credit card companies ramping up their rewards, she stresses the importance of consumers being proactive and comparing redemption values across airlines to maximize their points. Hamilton advocates for an "earn and burn" strategy to combat inflation's effects on rewards and highlights ongoing government efforts aimed at improving transparency in point pricing.

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