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7 Things You Should Never Do With Your Travel Rewards Credit Cards

Racking up travel rewards will be a wasted effort if you keep making these mistakes with your rewards credit cards.

Forgetting about your credit card bill can hurt your credit score and your wallet. Learn how to stop missing due dates once and for all.

Use these credit cards to earn cash back and rewards for home renovation and remodeling purchases.

Balance transfer cards can be a great tool to pay off your debt faster, but there are also costly errors you should try to avoid.

Want more from your credit cards? Change these bad habits

It's the easiest way to rack up more rewards. Just keep a few caveats in mind.

Your credit score is vital to your financial health. Don't let these common credit card errors tank it.

Getting your first credit card allows you to enter the financial mainstream. Be sure to avoid these common mistakes that can cost you.

Store credit cards are sometimes good for building credit. But their terms can make them less attractive than many other cards. Should you get one?

There's nothing wrong with signing up for a new credit card to get in on the bonuses — just don't make these mistakes and lose out.

Few financial products are as versatile and powerful as a credit card. Here are seven ways they can save you money.

If you're prone to overspending, a debit card may be your best bet. For everyone else, credit cards are the safer choice.

Get the business charge card that gives you a 1.5% discount and lets you defer payments.

Avoid complicated rewards programs and earn a flat rate of 1.5% cash back on all your purchases.

Your favorite store may offer a "same as cash" deal with no-interest financing. Beware — it's not the same as getting 0% APR on new purchases.

Sometimes getting a personal loan is a better choice than using your credit cards.

Credit card policies can get you a refund when the store refuses. Just be sure to read the fine print.

Before you pony up for travel insurance, check your credit card benefits first. You may already be covered by policies you didn't even know existed.

You loved your fab new camera until your kid broke it. Check the fine print on your credit card account — you may be eligible for a free replacement.

A guide to the best jewelry store credit cards.