The right travel credit card can earn you free flights and discounted trips. You can't afford to ignore the following six tips when selecting your next card.

Credit cards can come with rewards on travel, dining, streaming, groceries and a number of other spending categories. "The challenge is, while consumers want these rewards, they're not necessarily getting them," says Sameer Gupta, founder of credit card rewards app Uthrive and former director of product innovation for American Express.

Whether you are a frequent traveler or aspiring to become one, having a travel credit card can be the right move for most people. Between the benefits of accruing points and converting them into free trips or purchase protection that helps you feel safe while traveling,

The Chase Sapphire Preferred card has been a winning travel card for years. Find out how it stacks up to some competition these days.

Cardholders should grasp the value of credit card rewards to avoid overspending and debt. A recent report shows a drop in credit card spending in India, underlining the necessity for users to keep an eye on their credit profiles and manage their spending habits responsibly.

Credit cards have many benefits. In fact, we would argue that you should make most, if not all, of your purchases with a credit card. Find out why.