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  • AmEx Offers: Spend $500 Get $25 Cashback

    AmEx Offers: Spend $500 Get $25 Cashback

    One of the many aspects that make American Express credit cards lucrative is AmEx Offers. It’s a program that saves cardmembers money or earns points on your shopping, dining, and/or retail spending. Simply add brands to your card(s) and receive discounts in the form of statement credits or additional Amex points with your spending. Amex…


  • 3 Best Ways to Book Delta One Suites

    3 Best Ways to Book Delta One Suites

    In terms of domestic business class flight options, Delta One Suites are at or near the top of the list. United Polaris is another domestic business class flight to consider booking. One of the keys to booking Delta One Suites is to earn credit card points in the right programs. In addition, it’s important to…


  • 7 Best Chase Credit Cards to Earn Chase Ultimate Rewards

    7 Best Chase Credit Cards to Earn Chase Ultimate Rewards

    Chase Ultimate Rewards is one of hte most valuable transferable point programs. Transferable means that the points you earn can be transferred directly to Chase’s airline and hotel partners to book award flights and hotel stays. In this best Chase Credit cards guide, we cover cards that earn both Ultimate Rewards points and cash back.…


  • 8 Best AmEx Credit Cards to Earn Membership Rewards Points

    8 Best AmEx Credit Cards to Earn Membership Rewards Points

    In terms of best credit cards, the best AmEx credit cards are some of the most lucrative compared to credit cards offered by competing banks. American Express and Chase credit cards offer some of the most common travel credit cards. However, Capital One, Citi, and Marriott also travel cards you can apply for. In this American…


  • AmEx Platinum Adds $30 Monthly PayPal Credit

    AmEx Platinum Adds $30 Monthly PayPal Credit

    American Express continues to find ways to engage its customers and this time it’s with the AmEx Platinum temporary monthly PayPal credit. This credit is in addition to the airline fee credit, Uber credits, Saks credit, and Amex travel credit (offered to some cardmembers). In 2020, AmEx offered a temporary monthly credit for up to…


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