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What Are Credit Card Hacks and Do They Work? | Best Airline Credit Card Bonuses With a Free Ticket | Six Ways to Boost Your Credit Score Fast Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( February 23, 2024 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( Kiplinger Today [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( [] Top Story [] [What Are Credit Card Hacks and Do They Work?]( [What Are Credit Card Hacks and Do They Work?]( (Getty Images) There are numerous hacks when it comes to using credit cards. They can help people get as much value as possible out of their credit cards, including more points and rewards, as well as other benefits. [Here’s a guide to three powerful hacks and some to avoid](. [] Travel Credit Cards [] [Best Airline Credit Card Bonuses With a Free Ticket]( [Best Airline Credit Card Bonuses With a Free Ticket]( (Getty Images) Vacations aren’t cheap, but the right airline credit card can reduce your spending. [These three airline credit cards]( in particular offer a solid boost in frequent flier points or miles, as well as free or discounted companion fare to make traveling more affordable. [Fact vs Fiction: Breaking Down 6 Retirement Planning Myths]( What do you need to know about retirement planning? Learn about mistakes to avoid by reading our breakdown of 6 common retirement planning myths. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Credit & Debt [] [Six Ways to Boost Your Credit Score — Fast]( [Six Ways to Boost Your Credit Score Fast]( (Getty Images) Having a good credit score is necessary for many reasons — but if it’s not where you want it to be right now, there are ways to try to raise it quickly. [Use these tips]( to help improve your credit score, even when you’re at your lowest. [] Banking [] [Should You Be Using Small Banks and Credit Unions?]( [Should You Be Using Small Banks and Credit Unions?]( (Getty Images) While the majority of people go to national banks for credit cards, credit unions and community banks are growing in popularity. [Here we delve into why people are making the switch to credit unions]( — and why you may want to consider this move for your next credit card. [] Cash Back Credit Cards [] [Best Cash Back Credit Cards February 2024]( Credit cards aren’t just a way to spend money; with the right card, you can earn money with them as well. These credit cards are some of the best possible choices if you want actual cash rewards as opposed to points and miles. [Read More]( [Planning for Retirement? Learn These Common Myths]( What do you need to know about retirement planning? Learn about mistakes to avoid by reading our breakdown of 6 common retirement planning myths. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Credit Cards [] [Credit Card Closed? Here's Why and What to Do Next]( A close credit card doesn’t necessarily have to do with your credit score,, as it happens to those with good credit. You may be able to remedy the situation — especially if it’s a card you relied on as a backup to your everyday or rewards credit card. [Read More]( ABOUT KIPLINGER When we write about money, we get it right. So the decisions you make with your dollars are also right. Kiplinger is a trusted provider of unbiased financial advice, objective business and economic forecasts, and practical help to millions of business professionals, investors, and individuals seeking to make more profitable decisions with their money. Our [flagship publications]( include [Kiplinger Personal Finance]( magazine, [The Kiplinger Letter]( [The Kiplinger Tax Letter]( [Kiplinger Retirement Report]( and [Kiplinger Investing for Income.]( All are regarded as the leading publications in their respective fields. Every day, millions of readers rely on our [free e-newsletters]( for help on everything from getting the best rate on a mortgage or car loan, to managing their businesses in an uncertain world, avoiding an IRS audit, building wealth for a secure retirement, or investing wisely in any kind of market. Now it’s your turn to reap all the rewards Kiplinger has to offer. Visit [Kiplinger.com](, your gateway to all of the above and much more. Check in any time for our latest advice on how to make more money, and keep more of the money you make. Stay right on the money, with Kiplinger. [Kiplinger]( [Sign Up]( | [Print Publications]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:kiplingertoday@smartbrief.com) | [ADVERTISE]( [Future]( Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036