American Express is now teasing the design ahead of the upcoming refresh of the Amex Platinum Card. That and more as we round up stories from the week gone by.
Upcoming Amex Platinum Card changes: Here’s what to expect
In 10 days, we will know the new benefits of the Amex Platinum Card after its refresh. As new rumors come in, I do some crystal ball gazing in this blog post, trying to predict a new benefit that might be added to the card on September 18th.
4 cents per mile! My most recent Singapore Airlines redemption
Singapore Airlines miles are about to become more expensive very soon, especially if you’re looking to redeem them for flights in premium cabins. However, you can still get outsized value when you plan in advance and find the right flight. In this case, my most recent redemption was able to fetch me a nice 4 cents per mile in value!
Here are the credit cards I use every day (& why)
When it comes to credit cards, there are cards that I’ve applied for and always keep active. However, those are different from the cards that I use frequently. In this post, I break down each category of spend and explain which cards I frequently use for my spend every day and why.
“Trump Tariffs & rhetoric hurting us” – US tour operators see business stall
US tour operators and ancillary businesses are bearing the brunt of President Trump’s tariff policies. Small business owners interviewed for this article point out that Trump’s tariffs and his rhetoric have led to a drop in inbound international travelers, particularly from Canada. This has led to a decline in business, during a time which should ideally be a very busy time of the year.
Doctor of Credit: [Targeted] Chase Freedom Unlimited: Earn 3x On Gas or Grocery Purchases (9/1-11/30)
Chase is targeting certain Chase Freedom Unlimited cardholders with an offer to ean 3x Chase Ultimate Rewards points on Gas or Grocery purchases. If you’re targeted, then you need to activate the offer before you spend.
Points with a Crew: The 28 worst tourist traps out there
I’ve been to a few on this list. Which ones have you visited?
ATX Jetsetter: Dude, Where’s My Car? National Car Rental Takes Reservations but has No Cars Available
Ever been in a situation where you booked a rental car only to turn up and find out that no card were available? That’s exactly what happened in this case.
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