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    Cash-Like Sign-Up Bonus: $250 Off Your Statement After $500 Spend

    by joeheg October 29, 2025
    by joeheg October 29, 2025

    Seemingly every type of business has a co-branded credit card these days. But for a surprisingly long time, one of the largest theme park operators didn’t. That changed in 2024, …

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    My New Go-To International Travel Card

    by joeheg October 13, 2025
    by joeheg October 13, 2025

    For years, my go-to card for international travel was the Chase Sapphire Reserve. But after canceling it earlier this year—well before the annual-fee increase and upcoming category changes—I had to …

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  • Credit Cards

    Was the Ritz-Carlton Credit Card Worth It This Year? Here’s What We Got Out of It

    by joeheg October 10, 2025
    by joeheg October 10, 2025

    We just paid the $450 annual fee for another year of the Ritz-Carlton Credit Card. Since this card isn’t open for new applications and can only be obtained through a …

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    Virgin Voyages Brings Back Discounted Sailings You Can Book With Virgin Points

    by joeheg October 8, 2025
    by joeheg October 8, 2025

    Before Virgin Voyages let members book any cruise using Virgin Points, they tested the waters with limited-time offers on select sailings. Those early promotions offered unusually high value for Virgin …

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  • Credit Cards

    Another Double Dip Bites The Dust

    by joeheg October 7, 2025
    by joeheg October 7, 2025

    If you’ve been in the points and miles game for a while, you know there’s a special kind of thrill that comes with stacking rewards. Earning miles for spending with …

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  • Credit Cards

    Why the American Express Blue Business Plus Still Deserves a Spot in My Wallet

    by joeheg October 5, 2025
    by joeheg October 5, 2025

    I’ve had the American Express Blue Business Plus for several years now, and it’s still one of the most quietly powerful cards in my wallet. It’s a rare no-annual-fee card …

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  • Points & Miles

    I’d Rather Be the Tortoise Than the Hare: Slow and Steady Wins the Points Game

    by joeheg September 6, 2025
    by joeheg September 6, 2025

    I’ve been earning points and miles with credit cards for over twenty-five years. I originally had an older version of the American Express Gold Card that earned 1.5x on travel …

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  • Credit Cards

    Is the Citi Strata Premier Still Worth It Now That the Strata Elite Exists?

    by joeheg August 26, 2025
    by joeheg August 26, 2025

    For years, the Citi Strata Premier card has been one of the most valuable ways to unlock Citi’s ThankYou ecosystem. Outside of the long-gone Prestige, it’s the card that enables …

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    Brilliant or Bevy? Breaking Down AMEX’s Marriott Upgrade Offers

    by joeheg August 20, 2025
    by joeheg August 20, 2025

    I’ve had the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card for years. It’s no longer open to new applicants, but I’ve kept it around because it gives me a 35K Free Night …

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    Is The AMEX Green Card Worth The $150 Annual Fee?

    by joeheg August 16, 2025
    by joeheg August 16, 2025

    We recently paid the $150 annual fee for my wife Sharon’s American Express Green Card. I’d usually take this time to evaluate if it’s worthwhile keeping the card, but I …

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