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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Why Amex Platinum Cardholders Shouldn’t Ignore the Walmart+ Benefit
by joehegby joehegI’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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On our way to Aruba, we had a 2½-hour connection in Miami. We don’t often fly through MIA, but on short notice, this was the best routing we could find. …
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If you have an American Express Platinum Card, one of the most valuable (and sometimes overlooked) perks is access to the Fine Hotels & Resorts (FH&R) program. This luxury hotel …
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Is the AMEX Platinum’s Rental Car Coverage Worthy of Its Annual Fee?
by joehegby joehegWhen I wrote about which credit cards offer primary rental car coverage, a few readers asked, “What about American Express?” It’s a fair question—and one I initially didn’t explore in …
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Taking advantage of AMEX Offers is one of the easiest ways to offset the ever-increasing annual fees on their cards. Fortunately, AMEX still comes through with some genuinely useful offers, …
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After a few years’ hiatus, I upgraded to the American Express Platinum card following a targeted offer. I knew from experience that for the move to make financial sense in …
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It’s been since September 2024 that the American Express EveryDay Preferred and EveryDay cards disappeared from the AMEX website. I wrote about it then because it was odd for AMEX …
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Did you know that the American Express Platinum card is one of the best options for earning the most points when paying for airfare directly with the airline? You can …
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When American Express added a monthly credit for a Walmart+ subscription to the Platinum Card® from American Express, I didn’t understand what they were going for. It felt like an …