As major credit card issuers compete for customers, credit card rewards are ever plentiful. Today's card holders can enjoy free sky miles, hotel and travel points, cash back for purchases, even money contributed to an IRA or transferred to a interest accruing savings account.But which credit card reward is better? Points or cash back? Main contributors are the interest rate offered to card applicants based upon their credit scores, as well as the fine print regarding how to earn; and redeem, points and cash back.When choosing a credit card rewards offer, decide what you desire most and which you can generate the most rewards. Since computing points is often confusing, many consumers choose a cash back credit card instead of a points card. With a cash back card, they know exactly how much money they will earn, and redemption is far easier. Even consumers who travel frequently will often prefer a cash back credit card instead of a points card for that very reason, plus because they hav...
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