It’s Official! New AMEX Platinum (Personal and Business) Bonus Categories

Update:   One or more card offers in this post are no longer available.  Check our Hot Deals for the latest offers.  Earlier, I wrote an AMEX representative unofficially shared news that folks with the The Platinum CardŸ from American Express will soon earn 5X AMEX Membership Rewards points on airfare purchases. Now, American Express has released a statement confirming the new bonus category will take effect October 6, 2016. In addition, an AMEX spokeswoman announced folks with The Business Platinum CardŸ from American Express OPEN will earn 1.5X AMEX Membership Rewards points on purchases of $5,000+. Confirmed! The AMEX Platinum Personal and Small Business Card Will Have New Bonus Spending Categories! I'll share more about the official news!

3 Reasons the New Chase Sapphire Preferred Offer Is the Best Personal Travel Credit Card Bonus for Flights to Europe

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“The Old Man and the Seats”

Million Mile Secrets team member Scott traveled to the Dominican Republic at a discount thanks to miles.  And he has a Father's Day story to tell... Everything about him was old except his eyes and they were the same color as the sea and were cheerful and undefeated. The old man had taught the boy about baseball and the boy loved him. Feel Her Tropical Sun, Sink Your Toes in Her White Sand Beaches, Explore Her Fascinating Colonial Zone. And Consider Meeting an Old Man at a Game That’s Lived Over 100 Years in the Dominican Republic I was that boy in America.  And the old man was my dad who was once a younger man.  And while traveling to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, I met another old man who let me stay in his seats. This Is a Love Story.  And Love Isn't a Perfect Game

Amex platinum cardholders can access two brand new airport lounges

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“We Typically Enjoy Luxurious Travel for 85% Off Retail Value – Sometimes Much More!”

Welcome to the next installment of our interview series where folks share their thoughts about Big Travel with Small Money! Miles & Points Intervi…

Best Visa credit cards for 2020

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Is Chase Going to Shut You Down?

Watch out if you aren't using your Chase credit cards for regular spending and only going after bonus points offers!  Chase has updated the terms of their Chase Ultimate Rewards points earning credit cards. Thanks to Million Mile Secrets reader Jon for pointing out that you could lose all of your points and have your account shut down if Chase thinks you're abusing their system.  Here's what you need to know. You Might Lose Your Points and Have Your Account Shut Down If You’re Not Careful!

Know the rules before you apply for your next Hilton card

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Revenge vacations: The most unique places you can travel to in 2021

We just went through an unprecedented global shutdown during history’s most mobilized time. Before the coronavirus, anyone with Instagram (for some in…