Credit cards can make our financial lives easier if we’re smart about how we use them — such as not charging more than we can afford. We need to be smart about choosing our credit cards, too. They may all look the same — slick plastic rectangles embossed with our name — but some will serve you far better than others.
Here’s a look at some of the best credit cards available, in several categories, such as rewards and cash-back cards, balance-transfer and low-interest rate cards, and travel cards.
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