Eric Freeman, Editorial Lead, Credit Cards

Eric Freeman is an editorial lead at Intuit Credit Karma specializing in credit cards and rewards. He has worked at Credit Karma since 2018. In a space that tends to focus on complicated points and miles redemptions, he tries to make credit cards relevant to the needs of everyday readers. Prior to working in personal finance, Eric covered sports for publications such as Yahoo Sports and GQ Magazine, and co-authored a book on the history of professional basketball. He earned his BA and MA in English from Stanford University.

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Are rewards credit cards worth it?

Rewards credit cards are worth it when the value you get from the card — through cash back, points, welcome bonuses, spending credits, travel and other perks — outweighs the annual fee and any interest you pay. The fastest way to tell: If you pay your statement balance in full each month and the card’s […]

Eric Freeman, Editorial Lead, Credit Cards

Are rewards credit cards worth it?

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