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Why credit card rewards keep shrinking

Investopedia · Jul 21, 2026 14:17 · 1 min read

Episode 304 of the Investopedia Express podcast with Caleb Silver (July 20, 2026)

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The summer winds have blown a bear market into semiconductor stocks as pricing has come under pressure. What do investors need to hear from chipmakers and AI superscalers this week to regain their confidence? The latest results of the Investopedia Sentiment Survey are in, and we are still trying to hang on to the bull.

Plus, our credit card rewards and loyalty points aren’t going as far as they used to. Peter Greenberg, the Travel Wizard, says, ‘Get used to it,’ and offers insider tips for the smart traveler.

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