David Harrell is the editor of Morningstar’s DividendInvestor newsletter. He’s also a miles and points enthusiast. He shares what he’s learned from his credit card points journey, including that miles and points aren’t so-called free money.Credit Card PointsHow Do Travel Credit Cards Work?Why Did Credit Card Companies Start Offering Rewards?Why Have Credit Card Programs Become a Part of Airlines' Business Models?Could Credit Card Companies Pull Back on Rewards?Surcharges with Credit CardsWhat is the Cost of Points and Miles?Should You Spend to Earn Rewards Without Paying Off Your Credit Card Bill Each Month?Spending vs Splurging  What to Know Before Researching Credit Card Rewards   Recommendations to Maximize Credit Card Rewards    Read about topics from this episode.  4 Lessons from My Credit Card Points and Miles JourneyWhy Do I Need a Credit Card?Best Financial-Services Companies to Own What to watch from Morningstar.Inherited IRA Investors Get Another Break, but the Clock Is Ticking on RMDsShort-Term Market Volatility Could Provide Long-Term Investing OpportunitiesMagnificent Seven Stocks: What’s Going on With Apple, Tesla, and Alphabet?Covered Call and Buffer ETFs: Do the Pros Outweigh the Cons? Read what our team is writing:Ivanna Hampton  Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/