Credit Cards & Points

Capital One Venture X vs Amex Platinum: Is Half the Fee Enough?

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Venture X costs roughly $395 a year against the Platinum's $895, and returns most of it automatically. Amex still owns luxury hotels and lounge breadth. Which gap actually matters to you?

Amex Platinum vs Chase Sapphire Reserve: Which Premium Card Actually Wins

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Two cards, roughly $800 a year each, and two completely different philosophies. Amex Platinum buys you access; Chase Sapphire Reserve buys you flexibility. Here is how to tell which one fits your travel.

How to Use the Amex Travel Portal: What It’s Good At and Where It Costs You

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The Amex Travel portal is the gateway to Fine Hotels + Resorts, The Hotel Collection and your annual travel credits — but it is also where points quietly lose value. Here is when to book through it and when to walk away.

Chase Sapphire Lounge Is Coming to Seattle: First Look at the $70 Million Sea-Tac Lounge

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A 16,000-square-foot Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club is planned for Sea-Tac's Concourse A. Here are the first renderings, planned amenities, access rules, and what we know about the timeline.

Amex Hotel Collection vs Fine Hotels + Resorts: Which One Should You Book

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Amex runs two luxury hotel booking programs with confusingly similar perks. The Hotel Collection is open to more cardholders; Fine Hotels + Resorts pays better. Here's the difference that actually matters.

Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts: What You Actually Get and Whether It’s Worth It

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Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts gives Platinum and Centurion cardholders elite-style perks at 1,900+ luxury hotels. Here's every benefit, which cards qualify, and the math on when FHR beats booking direct.

New Chase Sapphire Reserve and Reserve for Business Launched

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