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Current Hilton Amex credit card welcome bonus offers

Hilton Honors and American Express are offering some excellent welcome bonuses on their cobranded credit cards. But hurry because these offers end on April 29. Currently, the four Amex Hilton credit cards — three personal cards and one business one — are offering elevated welcome bonuses. They include the opportunity to earn a large number […]

American Express Platinum vs. American Express Business Platinum: Which premium Amex card is right for you?

Premium cards have evolved over the past several years to attract and retain customers. Two top cards for premium travel and lifestyle benefits are The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express. Both cards have an annual fee of $695 (see rates and fees for the Amex Platinum and […]

Which purchases count as dining with the Chase Sapphire Preferred and Chase Sapphire Reserve?

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) and its more budget-friendly sibling, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees), are among the best travel credit cards due to their amazing earning rates. They both earn 3 Chase Ultimate Rewards points per dollar spent on dining purchases worldwide, plus 3 points per dollar […]

How to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Southwest Rapid Rewards

Chase Ultimate Rewards points are a favorite currency among TPG staff, partly because you can transfer them to a variety of airline and hotel partners. I often transfer my points to Southwest Rapid Rewards, where I can redeem them for award tickets to destinations in North America, Central America and the Caribbean — and sometimes […]

Capital One Venture X vs. Venture X Business: Small but important differences

Two of Capital One‘s premium cards have become very popular over the past few years. Most TPG readers are familiar with the personal Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. And if you are a small-business owner, you may be interested in its business sibling, the Capital One Venture X Business. At first glance, the […]

Hilton Honors elite status: What it is and how to earn it

If you’ve ever been a road warrior, chances are you’ve experienced firsthand how valuable hotel elite status is, thanks to the on-property perks it conveys to frequent guests. However, it can be challenging to understand the value of these benefits, especially considering the time and expense you may need to invest to earn them. Fortunately, […]

Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard review: Full details

Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard overview The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® is a solid mid-level credit card for anyone who wants to earn American Airlines miles and enjoy elitelike benefits. Although this card won’t net you Admirals Club access, fans of American Airlines can still get value out […]