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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Your Amex Gold Credits Just Reset — Here’s the Checklist to Use Them All
by joehegby joehegAmerican 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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Amex Platinum Warning: Use Your Saks Credit Now (and Don’t Hoard Gift Cards)
by joehegby joehegIf 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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Amex Upgrade Offers Explained: Bonuses, Pitfalls, and Real Examples
by joehegby joehegOne of the easiest ways to earn a big stash of points or miles is by grabbing a strong sign-up bonus. Apply, hit the minimum spend, collect the rewards, repeat …
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We’ve reached that time of year again—the annual tradition of panicked realizations. Many AMEX Platinum and Business Platinum cardholders are scrambling because the $200 Airline Fee Credit resets at the …
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The American Express Platinum Card comes with a long list of credits, and most of them work the same way: you pay with the card, then a statement credit shows …
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Small Business Saturday Used to Be an Amex “Holiday.” What Happened?
by joehegby joehegForgive me for a bit of nostalgia, but I remember when Small Business Saturday felt like an actual Amex “holiday.” Back when American Express launched Small Business Saturday in 2010, …
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I’ve been an AMEX Platinum cardholder for several years now, and I’ve found that the value I receive from the various credits can outweigh the annual fee — now $895 …
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When it comes to the American Express Platinum Card, I’d have to describe our relationship status as “complicated.” While I can get a decent return on the card, it requires …
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When American Express refreshed the personal Platinum Card, they added several new statement credits to help justify the $895 annual fee. One nice perk for existing cardholders was that these …