Best Cards for the Way You Spend
Here are seven of our favorite credit cards, from super low-rate cards to those that apply rewards toward your mortgage and investment accounts.
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Earn a 5% gas rebate, 2% for travel and dining, and 1% on everything else (double rebates for the first 60 days).
Farm Bureau Bank Platinum MasterCard
800-307-0341
If you qualify, your interest rate can be as low as 5.24% for this no-fee card.
Fidelity Retirement Rewards American Express
866-598-4971
Fidelity account holders earn a 2% rebate that can be deposited in any Fidelity IRA.
Schwab Bank Invest First Visa
866-724-9223
Schwab account holders earn a 2% rebate that can be deposited in a Schwab IRA or brokerage account.
Simmons First Visa Platinum Travel Rewards
It takes 22,000 points (you earn 1 point per $1 spent) for a ticket anywhere in the 48 contiguous states.
Wells Fargo Home Rebate
homerebate
866-412-5958
For every $2,500 you charge, Wells Fargo applies 1% to the principal of your Wells Fargo mortgage.
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