Credit card rewards programs and benefits change all the time and often have a lot of fine print to go with it. You may not be entirely sure how to redeem your points, whether or not your card ...

In addition to special welcome bonuses, credit card issuers frequently run amplified rewards rates and new promotions that allow cardholders to maximize benefits — but only for a limited time.

Ben Luthi is a freelance personal finance and travel writer. He started earning credit card rewards in 2013 and leveraged his passion into a writing career. He's contributed to dozens of other ...