Questions My Beginner Friend Asked as She Applied for Two Credit Cards

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Today I was with my friend as she applied for two credit cards. Her knowledge of miles and points is average for an American, which is to say, it's almost non-existent.

The questions she asked me while we talked about which cards she should get were illuminating. They reminded me of a few facts that I'd like to drill into beginners' heads.