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    How AMEX Got Me Back As A Platinum Card Member

    by joeheg February 22, 2022
    by joeheg February 22, 2022

    I’ve known for a while the game that AMEX is playing when it comes to their charge cards. They keep increasing the annual fee while adding benefits that may or …

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  • Credit Cards

    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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  • Airports

    Plaza Premium Lounges Leaving Priority Pass But Many Won’t Lose Access

    by joeheg June 18, 2021
    by joeheg June 18, 2021

    It’s been reported that Plaza Premium airport lounges are leaving the Priority Pass network as of July 1st. I need to be honest that I never knew about a Plaza …

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  • Credit Cards

    Stacking Potential With Starbucks Rewards/PayPal (Targeted) Offer

    by joeheg February 24, 2021
    by joeheg February 24, 2021

    I received an offer from Starbucks today that I’m going to take advantage of. By reloading my Starbucks card with $20 from PayPal, I’ll earn an additional 100 Stars. At …

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  • Weekly Recap

    Avoid These Economy Seats If You Can, The Bank With A $250 Retention Offer, Is This The Shortest Lived Credit Card Benefit Ever?

    by joeheg November 29, 2020
    by joeheg November 29, 2020

    Happy Sunday to all our travel friends, both near and far. Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, so …

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    Carol Burnett Show Was Foreseer Of Air Travel Future, How Man Legally Wore No Mask On Flight, My Most Embarrassing Travel Mistake & More

    by SharonKurheg September 12, 2020
    by SharonKurheg September 12, 2020

    Hello, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past week or two. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that …

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  • Weekly Recap

    New Safety Guide For Vegas, Disappointing Tourist Attractions, Dumb Questions TAs Get, Aftermath Of Guy Arrested At Disney

    by SharonKurheg May 16, 2020
    by SharonKurheg May 16, 2020

    Hello travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and …

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  • Credit Cards

    I Was Eligible For The 125,000 AMEX Platinum Sign Up Bonus, And Then I Woke Up

    by joeheg May 12, 2020
    by joeheg May 12, 2020

    File this in the “Things that only happen to those who are obsessed with points and miles” category. I’ve heard several friends say that since they’ve been under “lockdown” due …

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  • Weekly Recap

    Retention Offer Gone Bad, Best Value Hotel In London, If You Have Some $$$ Or Minutes, (Kinda) New Airport To (Maybe) Open, & More!

    by joeheg March 8, 2020
    by joeheg March 8, 2020

    Happy Sunday to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, …

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    Smart Credit Card Tweak, How To Snag The Hotel Room/Plane Seat You Want, All The Lounges At MCO, & More!

    by joeheg March 1, 2020
    by joeheg March 1, 2020

    Happy Sunday to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, …

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