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Getting an outsized return with the Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards credit card is one of the best moves you can make with your credit card portfolio. Just remember the most important part: Select the right bonus category to maximize your earnings. Here's how it's done.

The Bank of America Preferred Rewards program rewards customers with various bonuses and discounts, based on the amount of money they keep in Bank of America or Merrill Lynch accounts. The more you have in your accounts, the more you earn — including boosted earnings on your Bank of America credit cards.

Getting high cash-back returns on a credit card usually comes with the price of a steep annual fee. However, there is a way you can earn significant cash back by combining the Bank of America® Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card and the Preferred Rewards program.

The Discover it® Cash Back could be a great addition to any credit card portfolio, thanks to excellent earning opportunities in the first year and a lengthy introductory APR offer. But is this the right card for you in the long run? Let's take a closer look at the card's positives and negatives to find out.

The U.S. Bank Business Triple Cash Rewards World Elite Mastercard® offers an excellent 0% introductory APR, useful bonus cash-back categories for your business, and doesn't charge an annual fee. Is it the right card for your small business? Let's take a comprehensive look.

Visa Infinite credit cards offers some top-notch travel benefits, protections, and even perks like free wine tastings and discounted golf. Without realizing it, you may already have access to a slew of benefits that are built into your card! Since we don't want you to miss out on these perks, we've compiled them here.

One of the key features of the Chase Sapphire Reserve® is its annual $300 travel credit — a key component of offsetting the card's annual fee. Luckily, the credit is easy to use. Let us show you how it works and which purchases are covered.

There's not much left of the year, but there is still time to plan for and achieve top-tier hotel elite status with several programs. Through these strategies and shortcuts, you can earn elite status now and carry it through 2024 — or even part of 2025, depending on the program. Here are the various routes you could take to earn top-tier elite status with hotel loyalty programs by year's end.

If you’re wondering how to save money on a Disney World vacation, utilizing points and miles can help you significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. There are several strategies you can use to make your Disney dreams happen without breaking the bank.

The Ink Business Cash® Credit Card is a true gem, offering powerful earnings, no annual fee, and a handful of perks that make it worth keeping year after year. Find out why this card is so highly regarded in our full review.

I try to avoid connecting flights. This time, it wasn't possible, and a series of delays made it clear I wouldn't get home in time for work the next morning. Here's how using last-minute Southwest awards provides the best insurance plan in case problems arise during your trip.