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    AMEX Told Me How To Hack Its Bonus Offer

    by joeheg September 8, 2022
    by joeheg September 8, 2022

    Several months ago, American Express emailed me an offer on my Platinum Card. I could earn 20,000 Membership Rewards points by adding an authorized user to my account and their …

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    AMEX Sent This Deceptive Email After I Used My Platinum Card To Book A Flight

    by joeheg August 18, 2022
    by joeheg August 18, 2022

    If you have an American Express Platinum Card, you hopefully know the most worthwhile spending category is 5X Membership Rewards points you earn when paying for airfare. This category became …

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    Saks Made Me Lose $50 In AMEX Platinum Credits

    by joeheg August 16, 2022
    by joeheg August 16, 2022

    When I signed up for an upgrade offer to the American Express Platinum Card, I knew there were several things I’d need to do to maximize the card’s benefits. I …

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    Looks Like I’m Going To Ditch The Bonvoy Brilliant AMEX

    by joeheg June 25, 2022
    by joeheg June 25, 2022

    As a rule, I don’t like to write hot takes. Instead of venting my initial reaction, which occasionally can be wrong, I’d rather take a while to understand what’s happening …

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    AMEX Drops My Favorite Gold Card Dining Partner

    by joeheg June 3, 2022
    by joeheg June 3, 2022

    Of all the credit card issuers, the statement credits offered by American Express are the most difficult to use. While I view many credits like cash, or more like buying …

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    Earn 20K AMEX Membership Rewards For Adding Platinum Authorized User (Targeted)

    by joeheg May 25, 2022
    by joeheg May 25, 2022

    I received a bonus offer on my American Express Platinum Card for 20,000 Membership Rewards points. To earn the points, I have to add an authorized user to my account, …

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    How To Use AMEX Gold $10 Dining Credit Without Dining

    by joeheg May 5, 2022
    by joeheg May 5, 2022

    AMEX revamped the Gold Card in 2018, increasing the annual fee to $250. To remove some of the pain, AMEX added a $10 monthly dining credit to the card. This …

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    Understanding The Confusing Application Rules For Reward Credit Cards

    by joeheg March 27, 2022
    by joeheg March 27, 2022

    When applying for credit cards, it’s important to know the rules that you’ll need to follow for each bank because they’re all different. Knowing these rules will allow you to …

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    What’s With The Cold Feet, AMEX? You Asked Me To Upgrade

    by joeheg February 6, 2022
    by joeheg February 6, 2022

    When I recently logged into my American Express account, I received a pop-up box for my Gold Card. AMEX offered me a bonus if I upgraded my Gold Card to …

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    Hoping Not To Strike Out When Looking For A Big Payday On Our Activity Expenses

    by joeheg January 26, 2022
    by joeheg January 26, 2022

    I spent this Sunday planning our upcoming trip to Kauai. While I’ve already locked in our flights, hotels and rental car, that still leaves the question of what were going …

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