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    Why I Still Keep One Of The Most Obscure Credit Cards Out There

    by joeheg April 18, 2026
    by joeheg April 18, 2026

    If you look through your wallet, there’s probably one credit card that doesn’t quite fit with the rest. You’re not alone. Let’s be honest—there’s probably one card in your collection …

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  • Credit Cards

    The Truth About AMEX’s “Cancel For Any Reason” Flight Coverage

    by joeheg April 9, 2026
    by joeheg April 9, 2026

    American Express has a way to cancel a flight for any reason and still get some of your money back—but it’s more like “Cancel For Any Reason (lite)” than full-blown …

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  • Credit Cards

    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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  • Points & Miles

    How To Send Amex Points To a Family Member’s Airline or Hotel Account (The Legal Workaround)

    by joeheg February 15, 2026
    by joeheg February 15, 2026

    When it comes to using credit cards to pay for travel, earning points is the easy part. Booking award travel is where the process gets complicated. This post is about …

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    Amex Business Gold Card: Is 4X in Top Categories Worth $375?

    by joeheg February 6, 2026
    by joeheg February 6, 2026

    Some business cards try to win you over with perks. Others try to win with points. The American Express Business Gold Card tries to do both—then asks you to justify …

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    American Express Gold Card Review: Great for Groceries & Dining (If You Use the Credits)

    by joeheg January 19, 2026
    by joeheg January 19, 2026

    American Express offers several charge cards, each with unique benefits. The Green Card is an excellent entry-level travel card, and the Platinum Card is a luxury lifestyle card with a …

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  • Points & Miles

    The Best Use of AMEX’s 40% Virgin Bonus Might Be a Virgin Voyages Cruise

    by joeheg December 30, 2025
    by joeheg December 30, 2025

    A 40% transfer bonus from AMEX to Virgin Points is the kind of promo that makes people start doing math in their heads. And because you can book Virgin Voyages …

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  • Tips and Tricks

    The Browser Choice That Can Make You Lose Portal Points

    by joeheg December 16, 2025
    by joeheg December 16, 2025

    You do everything right: you click through a shopping portal, buy what you were going to buy anyway, and expect the cash back (or points) to show up later. But …

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  • Credit Cards

    Why AMEX Charges a Transfer Fee (And Other Banks Don’t)

    by joeheg December 7, 2025
    by joeheg December 7, 2025

    If you’ve ever transferred American Express Membership Rewards points to a U.S. airline frequent flyer program, you may have noticed an extra line item called the AMEX Excise Tax Offset …

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    This AMEX Offer Actually Made Me Stop and Look Twice

    by joeheg October 6, 2025
    by joeheg October 6, 2025

    Most of the time, AMEX Offers are small wins — things like 20% back at Shake Shack (up to $8). It’s a nice little perk, basically free money that helps …

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