The Platinum Card® From American Express: Is It Worth It?

May 17th, 2013

american express platinum designed for VIPsThe Platinum Card® From American Express is really designed for those seeking VIP treatment and benefits.  This card is technically a charge card, not a credit card (meaning: you’re expected to pay your outstanding balance in full each month).

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Is American Express Platinum Concierge Service Worth It?

May 12th, 2013

amex-platinum-concierge-reviewSince the American Express Platinum card comes with a $450 annual fee, and one of the main benefits of the card is the 24-hour concierge service, it only makes sense that folks will be asking whether the concierge service is useful.

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American Express® Green Card Review

May 10th, 2013

The American Express® Green Card is an entry level American Express® charge card that offers many of the same perks you would find in a more expensive American Express® card. Don’t confuse this as a credit card, because your full balance is due each and every month. I’ll explain some of the intricate similarities and differences between the Green card and the Gold card, which is a slightly more expensive American Express® card.

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Citi Forward® for College Students Credit Card Review

May 6th, 2013

The Citi Forward® Card is an excellent card that Citi used to offer to everyone and now is repackaged and reissued for college students as the Citi Forward® for College Students credit card. It’s likely that this will be the first credit card that students will use to begin building their credit.

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Comparing Blue Sky® vs. Blue Sky Preferred® from American Express

April 22nd, 2013

The American Express Blue Sky® and Blue Sky Preferred® credit cards both offer rewards points that can be applied to a broad range of travel expenses, but which is best for you? It depends on how you spend your money.

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