If there was ever a credit card that you could summarize my relationship with as “It’s Complicated,” the American Express Platinum Card fits the bill. And if you’re old enough …
Credit Cards
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I rarely apply for a credit card if I’m not sure I’ll get approved. I know that’s unheard of for some people who feel that if you’re not getting denials, …
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American Express offers a diverse selection of cards tailored to meet the needs of various customers. The company first entered the consumer credit market in 1958 with the original American …
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Before going on a trip, I have a ritual involving our wallets. I need to go through them, remove cards we won’t need when traveling and replace them with the …
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Credit Cards
Unveiling the New Citi Strata Premier: What’s Changed and What’s Improved
by joehegby joehegThe Citi Premier card was an often unappreciated travel rewards card. For a reasonable $95 annual fee, it provided a 3X multiplier for everyday expenses – mostly gas, groceries, and …
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The Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority card is positioned to be the “premium” card of the three co-brand personal Rapid Rewards credit cards offered by Chase If you decide to sign …
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Points & Miles
I’d Rather Be the Tortoise Than the Hare: Slow and Steady Wins the Points Game
by joehegby joehegI’ve had credit cards that earned points or miles for over twenty-five years. I originally had an American Express Gold travel card that paid me 1.5x points for all travel …
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Rental Cars
Venture X Cardholders – Don’t Forget To Activate Hertz President Circle Status
by joehegby joehegThe Venture X card from Capital One provides several perks for travelers. Some overlap other mid-range to luxury cards, such as Priority Pass club access and TSA Precheck/Global Entry reimbursement. …
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Credit Cards
3 Surprising Things I Learned When Signing Up for the Marriott Bonvoy Business Card
by joehegby joehegSigning up for a new credit card can be confusing, especially when it comes to the Marriott Bonvoy family of cards. The rules can be difficult to understand, and when …
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If you read other websites that talk about points and miles, you’ll see articles about purchasing gift cards, and you might wonder, “Why? What’s the purpose of using a credit …