If you’ve ever transferred American Express Membership Rewards points to a U.S. airline frequent flyer program, you may have noticed an extra line item called the AMEX Excise Tax Offset …
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Delta SkyMiles Amex Cards Offer a Choice: Metal or Recycled Plastic
by joehegby joehegDelta made a splash in 2020 when it introduced metal credit cards for Delta SkyMiles Platinum and Reserve American Express cardholders. But honestly, I never understood the hype around metal …
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If you’ve got an Amex Platinum or Amex Gold, you’ve probably seen the Resy credit and thought, “Cool… for fancy restaurants in big cities.” And sure, that’s where most people …
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The American Express Platinum Card comes with a long list of credits, and most of them work the same way: you pay with the card, then a statement credit shows …
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Small Business Saturday Used to Be an Amex “Holiday.” What Happened?
by joehegby joehegForgive me for a bit of nostalgia, but I remember when Small Business Saturday felt like an actual Amex “holiday.” Back when American Express launched Small Business Saturday in 2010, …
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I’ve been an AMEX Platinum cardholder for several years now, and I’ve found that the value I receive from the various credits can outweigh the annual fee — now $895 …
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Amex is back with another Walmart deal for Platinum cardholders — and the timing isn’t subtle. Right as holiday shopping ramps up, some people are seeing a targeted Amex Offer …
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Two New Premium Cards, One Open Slot: Citi Strata Elite vs. Atmos Summit
by joehegby joehegIf you collect points and miles long enough, every new premium card starts to look the same: big annual fee, big welcome bonus, and a bunch of credits you may …
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Chase Sapphire Reserve Review: Features, Benefits & Whether It’s Still Worth the Fee
by joehegby joehegWhen the Chase Sapphire Reserve launched in 2016, it felt like the travel card to end all travel cards. I jumped on board, kept it for years, and happily paid …
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Chase Sapphire Preferred® Review: Features, Benefits & How To Use It
by joehegby joehegOnce upon a time, the Chase Sapphire Preferred was the darling of the miles and points universe. It earned valuable Ultimate Rewards points with bonus points for spending on travel …