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    Delta Stays: My Experiences Using This Booking Portal

    by joeheg September 20, 2025
    by joeheg September 20, 2025

    In recent years, many credit cards have started offering statement credits when you book a hotel through their travel portal. Initially, these credits were provided by banks that had their …

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    The Real Winners of the Amex Platinum Card Refresh

    by joeheg September 19, 2025
    by joeheg September 19, 2025

    The Amex Platinum just went through a big refresh — higher fee, bigger pile of credits, and more “value” if you’re the type who enjoys spreadsheets. But while the headlines …

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    How To Activate Marriott Gold Status With The AMEX Platinum Card

    by joeheg September 13, 2025
    by joeheg September 13, 2025

    One underrated perk of the American Express Platinum Card is automatic Gold Elite status with Marriott Bonvoy. Here’s how it works, how to activate it, and whether it’s actually worth …

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    The Overlooked Credit Card That Strengthens Any Travel Strategy

    by joeheg September 13, 2025
    by joeheg September 13, 2025

    For almost all of our trips, I’ll use points and miles to cover airfare and hotels. That’s still the core of my credit card strategy, and it’s how we get …

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    Why I’m Finally Dropping the AAdvantage Aviator Red Mastercard

    by joeheg August 29, 2025
    by joeheg August 29, 2025

    For a long time, the Barclays AAdvantage® Aviator® Red Mastercard® was a no-brainer card to keep if you flew American Airlines even occasionally. At $99 a year, the airline perks …

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    Your Credit Card Application Is Pending—Now What?

    by joeheg August 28, 2025
    by joeheg August 28, 2025

    When it comes to applying for credit cards, I put us in the middle of the pack. My wife Sharon and I sign up for enough cards to provide points …

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    Is the Citi Strata Premier Still Worth It Now That the Strata Elite Exists?

    by joeheg August 26, 2025
    by joeheg August 26, 2025

    For years, the Citi Strata Premier card has been one of the most valuable ways to unlock Citi’s ThankYou ecosystem. Outside of the long-gone Prestige, it’s the card that enables …

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    Why Amex Platinum Cardholders Shouldn’t Ignore the Walmart+ Benefit

    by joeheg August 24, 2025
    by joeheg August 24, 2025

    I’ve been an American Express Platinum cardholder for the last several years. While I agree with critics who say the Platinum card has become a glorified coupon book, it doesn’t …

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    Want A Business Credit Card? Here’s How To Prove You’re A Real Business

    by joeheg August 20, 2025
    by joeheg August 20, 2025

    Signing up for credit cards and getting the sign-up bonuses is one of the easiest ways to earn a nice stack of points and miles with very little effort. As …

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    Brilliant or Bevy? Breaking Down AMEX’s Marriott Upgrade Offers

    by joeheg August 20, 2025
    by joeheg August 20, 2025

    I’ve had the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card for years. It’s no longer open to new applicants, but I’ve kept it around because it gives me a 35K Free Night …

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