About this episode
David Harrell is the editor of Morningstar’s DividendInvestor newsletter. He’s also a miles and points enthusiast. He shares what he’s learned from his credit card points journey, including that miles and points aren’t so-called free money. Credit Card Points How Do Travel Credit Cards Work? Why Did Credit Card Companies Start Offering Rewards? Why Have Credit Card Programs Become a Part of Airlines' Business Models? Could Credit Card Companies Pull Back on Rewards? Surcharges with Credit Cards What is the Cost of Points and Miles? Should You Spend to Earn Rewards Without Paying Off Your Credit Card Bill Each Month? Spending vs Splurging What to Know Before Researching Credit Card Rewards Recommendations to Maximize Credit Card Rewards Read about topics from this episode. 4 Lessons from My Credit Card Points and Miles Journey Why Do I Need a Credit Card? Best Financial-Services Companies to Own What to watch from Morningstar. Inherited IRA Investors Get Another Break, but the Clock Is Ticking on RMDs Short-Term Market Volatility Could Provide Long-Term Investing Opportunities Magnificent Seven Stocks: What’s Going on With Apple, Tesla, and Alphabet? Covered Call and Buffer ETFs: Do the Pros Outweigh the Cons? Read what our team is writing: Ivanna Hampton Follow us on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar ... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.