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All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life — Are Credit Card Points Still Worth It? and More Listener Q&A
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Are Credit Card Points Still Worth It? and More Listener Q&A

All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life · 286

#286: With credit card fees climbing, credits getting harder to use, and points constantly devaluing, it's fair to ask whether earning points and miles is even worth it anymore. In this AMA, Chris breaks down why the fees are still worth it for him (and who they're not worth it for), common mistakes to avoid when…

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What people are saying

“Every persons first card should be a 2% cash back catch all with no annual fee. Why would you recommend a card with an annual fee for a starter card????”

— @Jack-yb9po · YouTube comment

“The strength of Fidelity credit card is that is a No annual fee card with no foreign transaction fees. Neither the Venture, or the active cash or the double cash gives you both benefits.”

— @FactoresMutuos · YouTube comment

“He said $10,000 in annual fees, geez! I’m at $3K and easily use more than $3K in credits but $10K? Wow! Anyway, great video as I’ve also considered cash back over points.”

— @funny2thag · YouTube comment

“Honestly id rather spend that yearly 10k to invest in ETFs instead of paying credit card fees. It's a huge opportunity cost. Even wells fargo autograph card does 3x on flights and hotels and gas and transits and dining without annual fee. S…”

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