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  • Credit Cards

    How I Almost Lost Out on $100 in Credits From Amex

    by joeheg October 20, 2025
    by joeheg October 20, 2025

    When American Express refreshed the personal Platinum Card, they added several new statement credits to help justify the $895 annual fee. One nice perk for existing cardholders was that these …

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  • Credit Cards

    Why the American Express Blue Business Plus Still Deserves a Spot in My Wallet

    by joeheg October 5, 2025
    by joeheg October 5, 2025

    I’ve had the American Express Blue Business Plus for several years now, and it’s still one of the most quietly powerful cards in my wallet. It’s a rare no-annual-fee card …

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  • Credit Cards

    Some Credit Card Companies Still Want You to Tell Them When You’re Traveling — Here’s What to Know.

    by joeheg October 4, 2025
    by joeheg October 4, 2025

    Years ago, calling your bank before a trip was essential — especially if you were heading overseas. Otherwise, your first souvenir might’ve been a frozen account and a long-distance call …

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  • Credit Cards

    Why Hilton Gift Cards Disappeared (And Is AMEX the Cause)

    by joeheg September 26, 2025
    by joeheg September 26, 2025

    At the end of 2024, Hilton quietly pulled its gift cards from sale. The message on Hilton’s site blamed an “unforeseen inventory issue.” That sounded simple enough—maybe they ran out …

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  • Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)

    5 Things You Don’t Know About Paying for the London Underground (Until You Do)

    by joeheg September 24, 2025
    by joeheg September 24, 2025

    If you’ve traveled a lot, there are certain things you don’t even think about anymore. One of those is how to pay for rides on London’s Underground, Elizabeth Line, and …

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  • Credit Cards

    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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  • Credit Cards

    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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  • Lounges

    How To Use The AMEX Centurion Lounge Mobile Pass

    by joeheg September 14, 2025
    by joeheg September 14, 2025

    As I looked up information about the American Express Centurion Lounge, I discovered something I didn’t know. I was planning to visit the Philadelphia airport location before my flight, and …

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  • Credit Cards

    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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  • Points & Miles

    Why AMEX Charges a Fee When You Transfer Points to U.S. Airlines

    by joeheg September 12, 2025
    by joeheg September 12, 2025

    I like to earn flexible miles because I can transfer them to where and when I need them. American Express is the only flexible currency that partners with Delta, so …

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