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    Week One: $550 Back From AMEX Platinum Credits (And Why I Did It Early)

    by joeheg January 7, 2026
    by joeheg January 7, 2026

    Every January, I tell myself I’m going to be “better” about using my AMEX Platinum credits. And every December, I’m still somehow surprised by how fast the year disappears. So …

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    Amex Platinum Warning: Use Your Saks Credit Now (and Don’t Hoard Gift Cards)

    by joeheg December 26, 2025
    by joeheg December 26, 2025

    If you have the Amex Platinum Card, there’s a decent chance you’ve had this exact thought twice a year: “Okay… what am I buying at Saks Fifth Avenue this time?” …

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    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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    Did I Get My Money’s Worth from the AMEX Platinum Card This Year?

    by joeheg March 19, 2025
    by joeheg March 19, 2025

    It’s renewal time for my American Express Platinum Card, which means it’s also time to evaluate whether the perks and statement credits justify the hefty $695 annual fee. We also …

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    A Procrastinator’s Strategy For Using AMEX Platinum Card Credits at Saks Fifth Avenue

    by joeheg June 27, 2024
    by joeheg June 27, 2024

    If you have an American Express Platinum card, you must take advantage of most of the credits available to break even with the annual fee. In fact, if you can …

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    Why I Canceled My American Express Platinum Card

    by joeheg October 30, 2022
    by joeheg October 30, 2022

    There are so many reasons to keep the American Express Platinum card. The $200 yearly airline fee credit. The $100 Global Entry or $85 TSA Pre-Check credit and the annual …

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    Saks Made Me Lose $50 In AMEX Platinum Credits

    by joeheg August 16, 2022
    by joeheg August 16, 2022

    When I signed up for an upgrade offer to the American Express Platinum Card, I knew there were several things I’d need to do to maximize the card’s benefits. I …

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    The AMEX Platinum Is Giving Me $50 From Saks Fifth Avenue. What Should I Buy?

    by joeheg July 2, 2018
    by joeheg July 2, 2018

    In an unexpected move, American Express announced this week that Platinum cardholders will get a $100 credit on purchases from Saks Fifth Avenue each year. The catch for this offer …

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