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    United TravelBank Isn’t Working For Amex Credits — But That’s Not The Real Story

    by joeheg February 18, 2026
    by joeheg February 18, 2026

    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 joeheg February 18, 2026
    by joeheg February 18, 2026

    The 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 joeheg February 10, 2026
    by joeheg February 10, 2026

    The 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 joeheg February 9, 2026
    by joeheg February 9, 2026

    For 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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    Amex Business Gold Card: Is 4X in Top Categories Worth $375?

    by joeheg February 6, 2026
    by joeheg February 6, 2026

    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 joeheg February 5, 2026
    by joeheg February 5, 2026

    It’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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    You Probably Have 100+ Amex Offers Waiting. Here’s How to Use Them

    by joeheg February 1, 2026
    by joeheg February 1, 2026

    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 joeheg January 31, 2026
    by joeheg January 31, 2026

    If 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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    Bilt 2.0 Forced My Hand: Obsidian, Palladium, or Walk Away?

    by joeheg January 30, 2026
    by joeheg January 30, 2026

    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 joeheg January 26, 2026
    by joeheg January 26, 2026

    If 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 …

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