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What rewards points are worth

Turning “1 point per $1” into dollars, and weighing it against the card’s fee and interest.

  1. 1A point is worth a fraction of a cent.
  2. 2Turn the points into dollars a year, then take off the fee.
  3. 3Interest costs far more than points pay back.
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