Groceries are one of the biggest recurring expenses for most households, which makes supermarket spending one of the easiest places to earn meaningful rewards from your credit cards. While there …
Membership Rewards
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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 a certain card. No matter …
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Credit Cards
This Wasn’t a Real Refresh: What Actually Changed on the Amex Gold Card
by joehegby joehegThis wasn’t one of those splashy credit card refreshes with a press release, media blitz, and everyone talking about it. In fact, I only found out about the latest changes …
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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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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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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 joehegby joehegWhen 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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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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Credit Cards
American Express Gold Card Review: Great for Groceries & Dining (If You Use the Credits)
by joehegby joehegAmerican 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 joehegby joehegA 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 …