When people think of credit cards and their miles and points, they think of travel. But what most people don’t know is that these points are their own form of currency. You can use credit card points ...

Credit card points are often considered the best type of points for an award traveler to have. Banks offer customers several ...

Everyone has bills to pay, but why not get some money back for those expenses? That’s where rewards credit cards come in. Rewards credit cards allow users to earn points, cash back or miles for the ...

Airline credit cards earn miles for that specific airline and include perks similar to elite status, such as free checked bags, priority boarding and in-flight discounts. General travel cards earn ...

You can earn credit card points, normally worth 1 cent each, when you spend money with a points credit card. Holly Johnson is a credit card expert and writer who covers rewards and loyalty programs, ...

Meredith Dietz is Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English and Communications from Northeastern University, where she graduated as valedictorian of her college.

I use credit-card points to book almost all my travel, but I try not to carry a balance on my cards. I don't stockpile points unless I'm strategically saving for a specific trip. I never redeem points ...

Over the past decade, credit cards have played a central role in my ability to travel the world. I’ve earned millions of points and miles by taking advantage of generous welcome bonuses, bonus ...