Amex Platinum Card® vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve®: Which Card (& Big Bonus) is Right for You?
In this heavyweight battle, we pitted Amex's top-tier Platinum Card vs. Chase's flagship Sapphire Reserve to see which comes out on top.
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The Upside of Emirates’ Latest Devaluation: Cheaper One-Way Biz Class Awards
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We Won: The Thrifty Traveler Podcast is a Shorty Award Winner!
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A Little-Known & Tasty Benefit of Delta SkyMiles Cards: Get a Free Premium Snack!
This new benefit has slid under the radar for months: Any and all Delta cardholders can get a free premium snack on many flights!
New Amex Offer: Spend $50+ on Amazon, Get 500 Points (up to 3 Times)
A brand new Amazon Amex Offer will earn you 500 Amex points after spending $50 or more at Amazon. Check to see if you're targeted!
Have Amex Membership Rewards Points Lost Their Shine?
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