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Earning Caps Explained: What Happens When Your Bonus Category Runs Out

Most credit card bonus categories have spending caps that drop your earning rate to 1x after a threshold. Here's the math on how caps affect the Amex Gold, Citi Custom Cash, Freedom Flex, and more — and why families should pay extra attention.

March 28, 20269 min read
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