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 …
American Express
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Lounges
Centurion Lounge Rules Change July 8: If You Used These “Edge Case” Perks, Plan Now
by joehegby joehegAmerican Express has spent the past few years steadily tightening the rules for Centurion Lounge access, all in an effort to deal with one persistent problem: overcrowding. Some of those …
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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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Credit Cards
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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Credit Cards
American Express Gold Card Review: Great for Groceries & Dining (If You Use the Credits)
by joehegby joehegAmerican Express offers several charge cards, each with unique benefits. The Green Card is an excellent entry-level travel card, and the Platinum Card is a luxury lifestyle card with a …
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Credit Cards
Stop Thinking American Express Statement Credits Are The Same As Cash
by joehegby joehegI’ve been reading for years how a credit card with a high annual fee isn’t as expensive as it seems because the card provides statement credits that are just like …
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Credit Cards
Week One: $550 Back From AMEX Platinum Credits (And Why I Did It Early)
by joehegby joehegEvery January, I tell myself I’m going to be “better” about using my AMEX Platinum credits. And every December, I’m still somehow surprised by how fast the year disappears. So …
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Credit Cards
Amex Platinum’s “Hidden” Luxury Hotel Benefit (And How to Activate It)
by joehegby joehegFor most people, the American Express Platinum Card’s “headline” perks are the obvious ones: airport lounge access, credits, and the Fine Hotels + Resorts (FH&R) program. But one of the …
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Credit Cards
Your Amex Gold Credits Just Reset — Here’s the Checklist to Use Them All
by joehegby joehegAmerican Express cards have a reputation for offering valuable perks… but only if you actually use them. Over the past few years, Amex has increased the annual fees on its …
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Points & Miles
The Best Use of AMEX’s 40% Virgin Bonus Might Be a Virgin Voyages Cruise
by joehegby joehegA 40% transfer bonus from AMEX to Virgin Points is the kind of promo that makes people start doing math in their heads. And because you can book Virgin Voyages …