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    Should You Use the AMEX Platinum Card to Book Airfare?

    by joeheg May 4, 2025
    by joeheg May 4, 2025

    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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    I Thought My Wife Was Wasting Money on the AMEX Green Card. I Was Wrong.

    by joeheg April 24, 2025
    by joeheg April 24, 2025

    One of the things I’ve given my wife, Sharon, a hard time about since I started collecting points and miles was her insistence on keeping her American Express Green Card. …

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    Flying First Class? You Might Still Be Shut Out of the Lounge

    by joeheg April 14, 2025
    by joeheg April 14, 2025

    You’ve just booked your first First Class flight using airline miles—nice work! You arrive at the airport feeling a little fancy, ready to enjoy all the perks you’ve heard about. …

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    The Important Reasons I Still Keep These “Forgotten” Credit Cards

    by joeheg April 13, 2025
    by joeheg April 13, 2025

    At least once a year, it’s a good idea to take stock of the credit cards in your wallet. Are you still using each one for the reason you signed …

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    Chase and Lyft Extend Their Points Partnership Through September 2027

    by joeheg April 8, 2025
    by joeheg April 8, 2025

    If you’ve been earning bonus points with Chase when riding Lyft, good news—your rides will keep racking up rewards for a while longer. Back in 2020, Chase and Lyft teamed …

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    Sorry, You Can’t Sit With Us: Lounge Access Mistakes to Avoid

    by joeheg April 3, 2025
    by joeheg April 3, 2025

    Lounge access is one of the best travel perks out there—but it can also be one of the most confusing. I’ve spent time in lounges across the country and overheard …

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  • Credit Cards

    When Should You Keep or Ditch a Discontinued Credit Card?

    by joeheg March 9, 2025
    by joeheg March 9, 2025

    If you’ve been in the points and miles game for a while, you probably have at least one credit card that’s no longer available to new applicants. I call these …

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  • Credit Cards

    Help! How Do You Keep Track of Travel Credits?

    by joeheg February 13, 2025
    by joeheg February 13, 2025

    Banks offer benefits to customers to entice them to sign up for, use, and hopefully keep travel credit cards. One common perk of high-annual-fee cards is a travel credit—a statement …

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    Best Credit Cards Offering Travel Credits for Booking Hotels Through Their Portals

    by joeheg January 23, 2025
    by joeheg January 23, 2025

    When it comes to saving money on hotel stays, several credit cards offer travel credits when booking through their respective travel portals. While these credits aren’t usually the reason to …

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    Unlocking AMEX Platinum Hertz Perks: How to Access Exclusive Benefits

    by joeheg January 21, 2025
    by joeheg January 21, 2025

    One of the lesser-known perks of having an American Express Platinum Card is the exclusive benefits you receive when renting a car. Unlike some AMEX travel benefits, these don’t require …

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