Learn About Credit Card Rewards
New to credit cards or rewards? Start here with our easy-to-understand guides that explain everything from the ground up.
Understanding rewards can save you thousands of dollars per year
Average annual value from optimized credit card rewards
Potential value of points when transferred to travel partners
Good news: You don't need to be an expert to benefit. Our guides break everything down in simple, easy-to-understand language with real examples.
Beginner's Guides
Start with the basics and work your way up. Each guide is written for complete beginners.
New to credit cards? Start here to understand the fundamentals
What you'll learn:
- What is a credit card?
- How credit cards work
- Using cards responsibly
- Understanding credit scores
Learn how credit card rewards work and how to earn them
What you'll learn:
- Types of rewards (cash back, points, miles)
- How to earn rewards
- Redeeming your rewards
- Reward value explained
Ready to start earning? Learn how to choose cards and build a strategy
What you'll learn:
- Choosing your first card
- Maximizing rewards
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Building a card strategy
Understand Chase, Amex, and other major rewards programs
What you'll learn:
- What are transferable points?
- Major programs (Chase UR, Amex MR)
- Transfer partners explained
- When to transfer vs cash back
Learn proven methods to pay off debt faster and save on interest
What you'll learn:
- Snowball vs Avalanche methods explained
- How to create a payoff plan
- Calculating time to debt-free
- Tracking your progress
Learn How to Use Card Curator
Once you understand the basics, learn how Card Curator's AI-powered tools can help you maximize your rewards automatically.
Sign up for Card Curator to track your points, get AI-powered recommendations, and maximize your rewards automatically.