Credit Card Points and Miles: A Primer

In the years following the credit crisis, payment card companies and banks are bending over backward to offer fantastic sign-up bonuses to attract customers. These organizations offer lucrative airline and hotel miles as well as hard cash in the form of statement credits often for just signing up for a card or account. You might think these offers are too good to be true so I’ll reveal some of my best practices and tips for acquiring a bounty of miles without ruining your credit.