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    Amex’s “Pay Over Time”: Why & How To Turn It Off (2026 Update)

    by joeheg March 25, 2026
    by joeheg March 25, 2026

    There’s a feature on your American Express card that can quietly change how it works—and you might not even realize it’s turned on. For years, AMEX charge cards had one …

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    This AMEX Offers Glitch Could Make You Miss Targeted Deals

    by joeheg March 3, 2026
    by joeheg March 3, 2026

    I recently read about a new targeted American Express Offer that gives $100 back when you spend $500 or more with SIXT on a car rental. Since I already have …

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    You Probably Have 100+ Amex Offers Waiting. Here’s How to Use Them

    by joeheg February 1, 2026
    by joeheg February 1, 2026

    If you have an American Express card and you’re not using Amex Offers, you may be leaving real money on the table. Amex Offers are targeted promotions attached to your …

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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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    Why Citi’s Bonus Point Offers Require a Calculator

    by joeheg June 12, 2025
    by joeheg June 12, 2025

    Every now and then, your credit card issuer might surprise you with a special offer to earn extra rewards. These spending incentives are a clever way to get you to …

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    The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card’s $300 Travel Credit: What Works (and What Doesn’t)

    by joeheg June 11, 2025
    by joeheg June 11, 2025

    We’ve had the Ritz-Carlton Credit Card for several years now. One of its most valuable perks is the $300 annual travel credit. But if you’ve never used it before, or …

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    Don’t Let Your Credit Cards Gather Dust: The Risks of Inactivity

    by joeheg May 18, 2025
    by joeheg May 18, 2025

    When you have a drawer full of credit cards, some will be used more than others. After all, some credit cards are simply more effective in helping you achieve your …

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    You Can Cancel a Barclays Credit Card Without Calling. Here’s How I Did It

    by joeheg April 17, 2025
    by joeheg April 17, 2025

    One of my 2025 resolutions was to cancel 25% of the credit cards we hold. Between duplicate cards and ones we don’t use anymore, it made sense to trim the …

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    A Christmas Miracle! We Broke Free from AMEX Pop-Up Jail

    by joeheg December 26, 2024
    by joeheg December 26, 2024

    Maybe it’s the magic of Christmas, but we received a special present from American Express. My wife is out of AMEX pop-up jail! It was only two months ago when …

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    Why Chase Charges Late Fees Before the Payment Deadline

    by joeheg November 24, 2024
    by joeheg November 24, 2024

    The concept of a payment due date is straightforward—you make a payment before the end of the day it’s due. Back in the days of mailing checks, you had to …

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