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With 2023 behind us, it's time for our annual predictions for what the world of credit cards and rewards will bring in the year ahead.

From cash rewards on travel purchases to handy insurance for your rentals, the right card won’t weigh down your wallet with annual fees, leaving more room for souvenirs and experiences.

This series of articles about credit cards, points and miles, and budgeting for travel is brought to you in partnership with  The Points Guy .

A year ago, we made our best guesses at what would happen with credit card rewards in 2023.

This series of articles about credit cards, points and miles, and budgeting for travel is brought to you in partnership with The Points Guy.

This series of articles about credit cards, points and miles, and budgeting for travel is brought to you in partnership with The Points Guy.

This series of articles about credit cards, points and miles, and budgeting for travel is brought to you in partnership with The Points Guy.

Cobranded American Airlines credit cards let you earn American miles and Loyalty Points when you make purchases with your card. But on Wednesday, Dec. 6, I got an email from the American Airlines AAdvantage program titled "Reaching AAdvantage® status with your credit card." The highlight of the email is displayed under the "What has changed?" heading:

In this series, Lonely Planet’s team of writers and editors answers your travel problems and provides tips and hacks to help you plan a hassle-free trip. When it came to a question about India, we knew Mumbai-based LP editor Akanksha Singh would have the answer.

This series of articles about credit cards, points and miles, and budgeting for travel is brought to you in partnership with The Points Guy.

If you are planning a dream getaway soon, now is a good time to determine your earning strategy and rack up those points and miles. As usual, one of the easiest ways to amass a large chunk of rewards is through credit card sign-up bonuses.

There's nothing like receiving your new metal credit card. It arrives with authority in the mail or on your doorstep, and you hear the angels sing as you open it and it catches the first glint of light. When you hand your new card to a server at dinner, you sit up straighter and hold your head a bit higher to better match your card's sparkle.

The USAA Preferred Cash Rewards Visa Signature® Credit Card is a good cash-back option for current and former military members, as well as their spouses and dependents. While it lacks any welcome bonus or exclusive perks, this card offers a no-frills experience with unlimited 1.5% cash back on purchases and no annual fee (see rates and fees), making it a solid choice for military members seeking a simple and rewarding cash-back card. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐½

Editor's Note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information.

Editor's Note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information.

Editor's Note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.

Bank of America offers a large portfolio of cards. Some carry Bank of America branding in their names, such as the Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards credit card. Others, such as the Alaska Airlines Visa® credit card and the Free Spirit® Travel More World Elite Mastercard®, are cobranded cards offered by Bank of America.

It’s not everyday that you face a travel crisis like a canceled flight and, as a solution, book a Lufthansa first-class ticket across the Atlantic. Even less likely, to then get it for less than $90 in cash. But that’s exactly what happened to me this winter on my way home to the United States from Greece. It turns out that points and miles don't just help you meet aspirational travel goals, they can also save the day during an emergency—and get you on that dream flight at the same time.

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