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    Stop Thinking American Express Statement Credits Are The Same As Cash

    by joeheg January 10, 2026
    by joeheg January 10, 2026

    I’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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    Your Amex Gold Credits Just Reset — Here’s the Checklist to Use Them All

    by joeheg January 2, 2026
    by joeheg January 2, 2026

    American 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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    Amex Upgrade Offers Explained: Bonuses, Pitfalls, and Real Examples

    by joeheg December 23, 2025
    by joeheg December 23, 2025

    One of the easiest ways to earn a big stash of points or miles is by grabbing a strong sign-up bonus. Apply, hit the minimum spend, collect the rewards, repeat …

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    Citi Strata Premier Card Review: Rewards, Benefits, and Annual Fee

    by joeheg December 18, 2025
    by joeheg December 18, 2025

    If you’ve been around Citi’s ThankYou ecosystem for a while, you probably still think of this card as “the Citi Premier.” Citi has since refreshed and renamed it the Citi …

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    Why I Canceled My Barclays Aviator AA Card — And Should You Do the Same?

    by joeheg October 3, 2025
    by joeheg October 3, 2025

    As part of my 2025 resolution to cancel 25% of my credit cards, I am trimming down my annual fee cards that no longer make sense. The Barclays AAdvantage Aviator Red …

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    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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    Why I’m Saying Goodbye to the $550 Chase Sapphire Reserve

    by joeheg December 10, 2024
    by joeheg December 10, 2024

    The Chase Sapphire Reserve (CSR) has long been a staple in my wallet. As the top-tier offering in Chase’s Ultimate Rewards (UR) program, it’s a luxury travel card designed for …

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    Credit Card Review: Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier

    by joeheg November 14, 2024
    by joeheg November 14, 2024

    Southwest now offers a three-tier lineup of personal credit cards, and the Premier card sits right in the middle. With the more feature-packed Rapid Rewards Priority and the lower-fee Plus …

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    Changes to Delta SkyMiles Gold Business Card: Is It Still Worth It?

    by joeheg February 2, 2024
    by joeheg February 2, 2024

    There’s some big news regarding the Delta SkyMiles American Express credit cards. There have been changes to the existing benefits, new benefits have been added, and unfortunately, the annual fee …

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    Are Eight Free Hotel Nights From Credit Cards Too Many?

    by joeheg August 12, 2023
    by joeheg August 12, 2023

    I realize it’s a total #firstworldproblem to be complaining about having too many free night certificates. But I just can’t ignore the fact that by the end of the year, …

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