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Understanding Credit Card Rewards [Infographic]

Author: Sean P. Egen

August 05, 2020

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Credit Card Rewards Explained [Infographic]

Rewards credit cards come in different types and work different ways. This infographic by Credit One Bank explains the difference between cash back rewards, reward points, and airline mileage rewards.

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After realizing he couldn’t pay back his outrageous film school student loans with rejection notices from Hollywood studios, Sean focused his screenwriting skills on scripting corporate videos. Videos led to marketing communications, which led to articles and, before he knew it, Sean was making a living as a writer. He continues to do so today by leveraging his expertise in credit, financial planning, wealth-building, and living your best life for Credit One Bank.

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