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    Was the Ritz-Carlton Credit Card Worth It This Year? Here’s What We Got Out of It

    by joeheg October 10, 2025
    by joeheg October 10, 2025

    We just paid the $450 annual fee for another year of the Ritz-Carlton Credit Card. Since this card isn’t open for new applications and can only be obtained through a …

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  • Credit Cards

    Unveiling the “Secret” Chase Priority Pass Digital Card

    by joeheg July 26, 2025
    by joeheg July 26, 2025

    On a visit to the Chase Sapphire Lounge at JFK, I made a mistake that could’ve kept us out of the lounge. Instead of bringing my Priority Pass card from …

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  • Points & Miles

    Maximize Your Hotel Points With This Simple Free Night Strategy

    by joeheg June 27, 2025
    by joeheg June 27, 2025

    If you’re part of a hotel loyalty program, you’ve probably spent a lot of time and effort earning points for free hotel stays. But knowing the value of your points …

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  • Credit Cards

    Fool Me Once: Don’t Lose Your $50 Saks AMEX Platinum Credit

    by joeheg June 22, 2025
    by joeheg June 22, 2025

    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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  • Credit Cards

    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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  • Credit Cards

    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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  • Lounges

    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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  • Credit Cards

    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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  • Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)

    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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  • Lounges

    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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    • Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
    • Hotels
    • Lounges
    • Museums
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    • Shopping
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    • Tips and Tricks
    • Travel
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