I'm looking for some recommendations for decent travel rewards cards without an annual fee. I don't really spend enough to justify paying an annual fee, but I am open to suggestions for cards that maybe waive the first year's fee that I can downgrade before the year is over. I've read a bunch of threads on here, but most of them were a couple years old and the info may be a little out of date, so I'm curious what you all would reccomend. I'd like a card that will earn points redeemable for travel, even if I'm not spending on travel purchases (though I would likely use a travel rewards card for travel purchases as well). I have plenty of time to decide, as I'm not planning on doing any apping until December or January (hoping to pick up a Chase Freedom as well but I need to wait for 5/24 to fall off). I'm not loyal to any travel brands/companies either, since I have very little travel experience. I'm hoping a travel rewards card will help me make future travel dreams a reality.
Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks!
EDIT: probably should have put this in the general credit card section, so MODs feel free to move.
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