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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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  • Points & Miles

    Your CVS Purchases Can Now Earn Airline Points — Here’s the Trick

    by joeheg October 31, 2025
    by joeheg October 31, 2025

    Until recently, there haven’t been many ways to earn travel points from everyday, boring purchases.Sure, you could earn credit card points — but that’s tied to the bank, not the …

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  • Airports

    Why TSA at ATL Runs a Little More Smoothly Than at Other Airports

    by SharonKurheg October 30, 2025
    by SharonKurheg October 30, 2025

    If you go to the TSA security checkpoint at any airport in the United States – particularly the larger ones – you know it’s just a bunch of ongoing organized …

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  • Airlines

    The Sneaky Way To Stop A Manspreader On A Plane In 3 Easy Steps

    by SharonKurheg October 19, 2025
    by SharonKurheg October 19, 2025

    Ladies, this is mainly for you, but guys, this actually could potentially help you, too, if you have a manspreader next to you while on a plane. Manspreading. It’s been …

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  • Points & Miles

    Why You Should Book One Way Award Tickets Instead Of Round Trip

    by joeheg October 19, 2025
    by joeheg October 19, 2025

    While searching for flights to New York, I noticed something that reminded me why I hardly ever book round-trip award tickets these days. JetBlue reminded me of something I already …

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  • Hotels

    The Most Valuable Hotel Point

    by joeheg October 1, 2025
    by joeheg October 1, 2025

    When people argue about which hotel points are “most valuable,” they usually default to comparing cents per point on aspirational redemptions. But that misses the bigger story. It’s no exaggeration …

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  • Points & Miles

    Buying Points: When It Makes Sense (and When It Doesn’t)

    by joeheg September 29, 2025
    by joeheg September 29, 2025

    It’s a great feeling when you can use loyalty points to pay for your travels. It’s an even better feeling when you can use those points to travel in a …

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  • Travel

    What Are “Travel Dead Zones” & Why Are They Good Things?

    by SharonKurheg September 23, 2025
    by SharonKurheg September 23, 2025

    If there’s one thing about being a travel enthusiast, it’s that there’s always something new to learn. We’ve gone over some “I bet you didn’t know” terminology over the years: …

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  • Credit Cards

    The Real Winners of the Amex Platinum Card Refresh

    by joeheg September 19, 2025
    by joeheg September 19, 2025

    The Amex Platinum just went through a big refresh — higher fee, bigger pile of credits, and more “value” if you’re the type who enjoys spreadsheets. But while the headlines …

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  • Airports

    Connecting at Newark Between Terminals A, B & C

    by joeheg September 18, 2025
    by joeheg September 18, 2025

    On our trip to London, we flew from Orlando to Newark before connecting to our transatlantic flight. What caught me off guard was that our inbound flight arrived at Newark’s …

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