# I'm new to credit card miles & points, please explain this to me like I'm 11

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [April 9, 2026, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-new-to-credit-card-miles-points-please-explain-this-to-me-like-im-11/1029147 "2026-04-09T13:28:46Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 10, 2026, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-new-to-credit-card-miles-points-please-explain-this-to-me-like-im-11/1029147/36 "2026-04-10T21:33:52Z")

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> [@commasense](#):
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> Feel free to DM me or start a new thread if you’d like more info.

You know what, I’ll take you up on that! [Tell me about cruises, especially more laid-back, "educational" ones](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-cruises-especially-more-laid-back-educational-ones/1029178)

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