One important aspect of maximizing the credit cards you carry is taking full advantage of the travel credits and other statement credits they may offer. It's not uncommon to think "I'll use that credit later," thus delaying the use of your credits.
20.11.2023 - 19:51 / thepointsguy.com
For over a decade now, American Express has held a "Small Business Saturday" event on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, spotlighting small businesses throughout the U.S. during the busy holiday shopping period.
This year, Amex cardholders will enjoy a one-time $5 statement credit by using their enrolled eligible card to make a single purchase of $50 or more at eligible U.S. small businesses by Nov. 25. Terms apply.
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By using Amex's small business map, cardmembers can find plenty of applicable places of business to spend their $50. For New Yorkers, for example, that includes countless restaurants, plus places like City Acres Market grocery store and even the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
Remember that you'll have to make a single purchase of $50 or more; if your $50 is broken up into several transactions, you won't get your statement credit. If you're dining out, that probably means bringing a companion; if you're shopping, make sure you spend enough to cross that threshold.
There are plenty of qualifying Amex cards that are worth a spot in your wallet; here are three of our favorites: The Platinum Card® from American Express, one of Amex's most premium offerings; the American Express® Gold Card, with 4 points per dollar at restaurants (plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.); and the Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express, with 3% cash back on U.S. online retail purchases (up to $6,000 per year in purchases, then 1%.)
One or any of these cards offer ample rewards when shopping at small businesses. If you take advantage of Amex's Small Business Saturday promo, you'll get an extra $5 in your pocket for the holidays.
One important aspect of maximizing the credit cards you carry is taking full advantage of the travel credits and other statement credits they may offer. It's not uncommon to think "I'll use that credit later," thus delaying the use of your credits.
Travelers looking for a 2024 calendar may have a paw-fect solution. The Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) recently published a 2024 calendar where each month features a different member of the TSA Explosives Detection Canine group from across the United States. The calendar is free, and available for download at tsa.gov. The calendar kicks off with Gini-Gina for January, a Belgian Malinois dog from New York's LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Cobranded American Airlines credit cards let you earn American miles and Loyalty Points when you make purchases with your card. But on Wednesday, Dec. 6, I got an email from the American Airlines AAdvantage program titled "Reaching AAdvantage® status with your credit card." The highlight of the email is displayed under the "What has changed?" heading:
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