Over the past few days, several blogs have reported that buying United TravelBank funds may no longer trigger the American Express airline fee credit. The story picked up steam after …
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Citi Strata Premier’s $100 Hotel Credit: How to Use It (Step-by-Step
by joehegby joehegThe Citi Strata Premier is one of those cards that makes perfect sense… if you use it the way Citi expects you to use it. Not for lounge access. Not …
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The World of Hyatt Card’s Hidden Power: Timing Your Way to 5 Free Nights
by joehegby joehegThe World of Hyatt credit card hasn’t changed in any dramatic way. No flashy new benefit. No surprise promo. No “limited-time enhancement” email. And yet, looking at it a little …
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Barclays Arrival+ Card: Why Some Aviator Cardholders Are Getting It (and How It Works)
by joehegby joehegFor months, the Barclays-to-Citi American Airlines transition has been one of those slow-motion stories where everyone knew what was coming… but nobody could say exactly how it would land. Now …
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Some business cards try to win you over with perks. Others try to win with points. The American Express Business Gold Card tries to do both—then asks you to justify …
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We Spent the Points. Now We’re Reloading: What’s In Our Wallets for 2026
by joehegby joehegIt’s been a while since I’ve written a pure “What’s in our wallets” post. Last year’s version was intentionally different. Instead of constantly shuffling cards, the focus was on hitting …
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If you have an American Express card and you’re not using Amex Offers, you may be leaving real money on the table. Amex Offers are targeted promotions attached to your …
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How to Use the Hilton Surpass $50 Credit When You’re Not Staying at a Hilton
by joehegby joehegIf you have the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card, one of the most valuable perks is also one of the easiest to waste: the up to $200 Hilton Statement …
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When Bilt rolled out its 2.0 refresh, many people rushed to sign up at zero hour. Others rushed to declare it the end of Bilt altogether. I did neither. Part …
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Hotel Status Without the Grind: The Best Mid-Tier Hotel Credit Cards
by joehegby joehegIf you travel more than once or twice a year, you might become interested in hotel loyalty programs. Through a hotel program, you’ll earn points, which you can use for …