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Is an Annual Fee Travel Card Worth It? A Guide for Occasional Flyers

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

Learn how to decide if a travel card's annual fee is worth it and which card suits occasional flyers. What does it take for a travel credit card's annual fee to actually pay off? Hosts Sean Pyles, CFP®, and Elizabeth Ayoola help listener Lacey understand whether annual fees would be worth her paying for premium travel…

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