Above: Salamander in Middleburg, VA from a Points Stay: Image by Author
While some people are very anti-credit card, and you are playing with fire when playing with credit cards (pitfalls), I personally have reaped many rewards from credit cards in my lifetime, including the majority of expenses for my Disney engagement, honeymoon, & the majority of expenses on other travels for the past 5 years.
Credit Card Strategies to Consider:
Keep in mind that for the below, it's often ideal to stack more than 1 strategy, such as a new sign-up bonus & a promotional APR or a new sign-up bonus & a balance transfer.
New Sign-Up Bonuses (Greater Potential Value Than the Amount Charged in Some Cases)
Promotional APR (i.e. 0%)
Balance Transfer Cards w Lower Interest or No Interest & No Balance Transfer Fees
Credit Cards Good for Home Expenses on a Recurring Basis
Offers on Existing Credit Cards
More Information:
Alternatives to Credit Cards
Pitfalls to Credit Cards
Related:
4. "How to Understand Special Promotional Financing Offers on Credit Cards" by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau