The Truth About Credit Card Points
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Get the 5-minute newsletter keeping 2M+ innovators in the loop: https://thehustle.co/ Who is actually paying for your credit card point benefits? Most people would think they are funded by interest rate. In part, they are. But credit card companies make a lot of money every step of the way, from selling your data to charging businesses for every swipe. In this What’s the Catch episode, we dive deep into the world of credit card points and the hidden mechanisms behind those attractive perks. Are these rewards truly as beneficial as they seem, or is there a catch you're not aware of? Who really foots the bill for your so-called "free" benefits? Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/3uzb3mwES80