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Forget Cash: 10 Ways Your Credit Card Can Work for You [Infographic]

Author: Sean P. Egen

June 05, 2019

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How Credit Cards Work for You [Infographic]

The saying goes, “Cash is King.” But when it comes to putting in work, it may be time to crown credit cards. Check out these ways credit cards go the extra mile for you.

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After realizing he couldn’t pay back his outrageous film school student loans with rejection notices from Hollywood studios, Sean focused his screenwriting skills on scripting corporate videos. Videos led to marketing communications, which led to articles and, before he knew it, Sean was making a living as a writer. He continues to do so today by leveraging his expertise in credit, financial planning, wealth-building, and living your best life for Credit One Bank.

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