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    Demystifying The Most Misunderstood AMEX Platinum Card Benefit

    by joeheg November 4, 2025
    by joeheg November 4, 2025

    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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    How I Almost Lost Out on $100 in Credits From Amex

    by joeheg October 20, 2025
    by joeheg October 20, 2025

    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 …

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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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    JetBlue’s Points Payback Just Got More Flexible—Should You Cash Out?

    by joeheg March 11, 2025
    by joeheg March 11, 2025

    I’m always in favor of banks and loyalty programs offering more ways to redeem points. While I prefer to save mine for travel, life doesn’t always go as planned. Sometimes, …

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    Barclays Simple Earn: A New Shopping Perk with Potential Travel Rewards Hints?

    by joeheg November 15, 2024
    by joeheg November 15, 2024

    Barclays is stepping up its game with Simple Earn, a fresh new perk that lets targeted cardholders earn statement credits for in-store and online shopping at featured retailers. Launching November 21, …

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  • Credit Cards

    How I Lost Out on Spending All of Our Travel Credits

    by joeheg January 9, 2024
    by joeheg January 9, 2024

    We possess multiple credit cards that provide travel credits. These credits are used to offset spending in specific categories. However, each card has its own set of rules for what …

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  • Credit Cards

    AMEX Small Business Saturday: Earn $5 Cashback on $50+ Purchase

    by joeheg November 22, 2023
    by joeheg November 22, 2023

    In 2010, American Express created Small Business Saturday as a way to encourage people to shop at small businesses during the holiday season. The event takes place on the Saturday …

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  • Airports

    How To Get Around The CLEAR Price Increase

    by joeheg February 8, 2023
    by joeheg February 8, 2023

    As of February 1, 2023, people who use CLEAR at the airport have to pay more when renewing their membership. I’ve written that no one should pay full price for …

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    AMEX Green Card Now Pays For Two CLEAR Memberships

    by joeheg November 29, 2022
    by joeheg November 29, 2022

    The American Express Green Card was a forgotten member of the charge card line for many years. It’s understandable if you stopped paying attention to it in favor of the …

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    How To Use AMEX Gold $10 Dining Credit Without Dining

    by joeheg May 5, 2022
    by joeheg May 5, 2022

    AMEX revamped the Gold Card in 2018, increasing the annual fee to $250. To remove some of the pain, AMEX added a $10 monthly dining credit to the card. This …

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