Premium Only Content

IT’S OVER: Why I Quit Maximizing Credit Cards (6 Reasons)
IT’S OVER. I’M DONE maximizing every purchase with credit cards. It’s time for a SIMPLE credit card strategy that still gets the job done. Learn why in this video. Click “Show More” to see Ad Disclosure.
📲 MAXREWARDS - Manage credit cards & rewards!
Get Gold level for free with PROMO CODE = markr
https://markscreditcards.com/maxrewards
💥👇 ALL CREDIT CARD OFFERS (Learn More!)
https://markscreditcards.com/offers
(Scroll to ‘Business Credit Cards’ section)
💳👇 TOP CHASE & CAPITAL ONE CREDIT CARDS (Learn More!)
💳 Chase Sapphire Preferred (Learn More): https://markscreditcards.com/sapphirepreferred
💳 Chase Sapphire Reserve (Learn More): https://markscreditcards.com/sapphirereserve
💳 Chase Freedom Unlimited (Learn More): https://markscreditcards.com/freedomunlimited
💳 Capital One Venture X: https://markscreditcards.com/venturex
💳 Capital One SavorOne: https://markscreditcards.com/savorone
🛍 RAKUTEN - Earn More Cash Back!
https://markscreditcards.com/rakuten
🏦 SOFI CHECKING & SAVINGS – Get $25! (or more w/ direct deposit)
https://markscreditcards.com/sofibanking
📊 GET FREE STOCKS FROM WEBULL
https://markscreditcards.com/webull
📊 GET FREE STOCKS FROM MOOMOO
https://markscreditcards.com/moomoo
🔐 AURA – Identity Theft Protection & More!
Get Your 2-Week Free Trial: https://markscreditcards.com/aura
00:00 – Intro
02:46 – Reason 1
5:53 – Reason 2
9:38 – Reason 3
10:36 – Reason 4
12:18 – Reason 5
13:16 – Reason 6
In this video, I share my personal journey of why I decided to quit maximizing credit card rewards. For years, I was dedicated to squeezing every ounce of value out of my purchases by meticulously juggling multiple credit cards to earn the highest rewards possible. However, what started as a quest for financial efficiency soon became a source of stress and overwhelm.
I found myself constantly strategizing which card to use for each purchase, keeping track of rotating categories, and managing various bonus structures. While the allure of cash back, points, and travel miles initially motivated me, the burden of maintaining this complex system began to take its toll (i.e. WAY too much stress!).
As the pressure mounted, I realized that the pursuit of maximizing credit card rewards was consuming too much of my time and energy. The constant calculations, tracking, and optimizing detracted from the joy of everyday spending and saving, and ultimately, I was left with decision fatigue on too many purchases.
Ultimately, I made the decision to simplify my financial life and prioritize peace of mind over squeezing out every last cent of value from my purchases. I’m working on scaling back to using just a few cards that align with my lifestyle and spending habits.
In sharing my experience, I hope to spark a conversation about the hidden costs of maximizing credit card rewards and the importance of finding a balance that works for you. Join me as I discuss the lessons learned and the freedom I found in letting go of the credit card maximization race.
Disclosure: The thoughts, opinions, and information presented are those of the creator. This site is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as CreditCards.com, YourBestCreditCards.com, Biltrewards.com and others. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. The content in this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available. Mark Reese is not a financial advisor.
#creditcards #bestcreditcards #creditcard
-
21:30
Mark Reese // Credit & Finance
1 year agoThese 9 Mistakes Will Make You HATE Amex (A Warning to Everyone)
56 -
LIVE
TheCrucible
1 hour agoThe Extravaganza! EP: 52 with guest host Rob Noerr (10/13/25)
9,954 watching -
LIVE
Kim Iversen
1 hour agoNetanyahu Vs Trump: Trump Says the War Is Over — Netanyahu Says Otherwise...
1,175 watching -
LIVE
Dr Disrespect
7 hours ago🔴LIVE - DR DISRESPECT - BATTLEFIELD 6 - JET CRASHES, EXPLOSIONS, 360 NO-SCOPES
3,966 watching -
1:18:10
vivafrei
3 hours agoTom Homan "Bribery" Scandal Smells Like Russia-Gate 3.0! Ostrich Farm Update! Tommy Robinson & MORE!
85.4K38 -
1:43:33
The Quartering
3 hours agoLiberal MELTDOWN As Trump Does The Impossible, Charlie Kirk Day, TPUSA Halftime Show & More
80.6K55 -
LIVE
StoneMountain64
3 hours agoBattlefield 6 Flick Keybind is WILD
110 watching -
LIVE
LFA TV
20 hours agoLIVE & BREAKING NEWS! | MONDAY 10/13/25
1,122 watching -
LIVE
freecastle
6 hours agoTAKE UP YOUR CROSS- Let the peace of Christ rule your hearts!
101 watching -
1:02:56
The HotSeat
4 hours agoTrump "The Peacemaker", Unless You're Antifa!!! Part II
6.12K2