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Elizabeth Ayoola

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NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Points and Miles vs Cash Back: Pick a Credit Card That Matches Your Spending

And we're going to link those in the episode description.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Points and Miles vs Cash Back: Pick a Credit Card That Matches Your Spending

I don't know about you, but I can feel overwhelmed when I have like 20 different credit card options and factors to choose from.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Points and Miles vs Cash Back: Pick a Credit Card That Matches Your Spending

So how can Liz narrow this down and think through choosing the different types of credit cards?

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Points and Miles vs Cash Back: Pick a Credit Card That Matches Your Spending

What's the most simple way for her to think through this?

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Points and Miles vs Cash Back: Pick a Credit Card That Matches Your Spending

Absolutely.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Points and Miles vs Cash Back: Pick a Credit Card That Matches Your Spending

And then I'm thinking, I know we focus a lot on travel here, but as a family of four, what are some other factors that Liz should consider?

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Points and Miles vs Cash Back: Pick a Credit Card That Matches Your Spending

I personally have an American Express Blue Cash Rewards card, and it gives me good rewards on groceries.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Points and Miles vs Cash Back: Pick a Credit Card That Matches Your Spending

As a family of two over here with a boy that eats a lot, I spend a lot on food.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Points and Miles vs Cash Back: Pick a Credit Card That Matches Your Spending

I'm also going to be canceling a card.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Points and Miles vs Cash Back: Pick a Credit Card That Matches Your Spending

So I did not know when the renewal fee was.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Points and Miles vs Cash Back: Pick a Credit Card That Matches Your Spending

I had to call them for them to tell me.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Points and Miles vs Cash Back: Pick a Credit Card That Matches Your Spending

And I have that, what did you call it, Sarah?

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Points and Miles vs Cash Back: Pick a Credit Card That Matches Your Spending

Co-branded card for American Airlines.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Points and Miles vs Cash Back: Pick a Credit Card That Matches Your Spending

And it no longer serves me because now that I live in Houston, most of the flights I take, American Airlines doesn't have direct flights.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Points and Miles vs Cash Back: Pick a Credit Card That Matches Your Spending

And I have access to other lounges because I have 10 million other travel credit cards.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Points and Miles vs Cash Back: Pick a Credit Card That Matches Your Spending

So it just is not really serving anymore.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Points and Miles vs Cash Back: Pick a Credit Card That Matches Your Spending

So I'm happy to get back, I believe, about $700.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Points and Miles vs Cash Back: Pick a Credit Card That Matches Your Spending

Oh, guys, thank you for that, Sarah.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Points and Miles vs Cash Back: Pick a Credit Card That Matches Your Spending

You know, I just always have a little side quest story.

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Points and Miles vs Cash Back: Pick a Credit Card That Matches Your Spending

And let me tell you, I got the American Express Platinum Card.