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If you’re flying this summer, be sure to check your airline profile before you head to the airport. Millions of frequent flyers are now eligible for one of the best time-savers around … but only if they sign up ahead of time. Over the last few months, the Transportation Security Administration rapidly expanded its new … Read more
American Express is often recognized as a luxury issuer thanks to its high-end cards. Two of Amex’s most popular products are the American Express® Gold Card and American Express Platinum Card®. Both cards offer the allure of elevated travel and an upscale lifestyle, thanks to their earning rates, statement credits and the shine of their … Read more
Believe it or not, the American Express® Gold Card turns 60 this year. To celebrate, Amex is rolling out a range of limited-time perks and targeted Amex Offers for eligible cardmembers. These deals are a great way to help offset the card’s $325 annual fee (see rates and fees). Since offers vary by account, our … Read more
We’ve brought back our popular reader success and mistake stories here at TPG to both celebrate your wins and learn from your errors. This week’s mistake story is from reader Heather H., who tried to take advantage of a valuable hotel-booking perk offered by the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees), but a simple … Read more
Cruise travelers finally have a more premium credit card that offers valuable cruise perks and redemption options. The Royal ONE Plus™ Visa Signature® credit card is a new cobranded credit card for fans of the three Royal Caribbean Group cruise lines: Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea. It offers high earning rates on both cruises … Read more
The World of Hyatt award chart is about to get much more complicated, and you only have a few days left to book hotels at existing rates. On May 20, Hyatt’s three-tier award pricing system of Off-peak, Standard and Peak pricing is retiring. We’ll see a five-level model roll out in its place, with the … Read more
