The Credit Card Rewards Game: A Recovering Shopaholic’s Perspective

Have you ever been tempted by the allure of credit card rewards? I certainly have. As someone who once drowned in credit card debt, I want to share my journey from compulsive spender to savvy rewards earner. But before we dive in, let's address the elephant in the room: Are you truly ready to play this game? Photo by Stanley Morales on Pexels.com My Credit Card Confessions Picture this: A 20-year-old college student (that's me) with newfound "financial freedom." Credit card offers flooded my mailbox, and I fell for them hook, line, and sinker. Need a new outfit for the weekend party? Charge it! Surprise home repairs? Charge it! Before I knew it, I was trapped in a 17-year cycle of debt. It wasn't until I hit rock bottom that I r