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Reports Suggest Amex May Be Loosening Its Once-Per-Lifetime Rules — Here’s What We Know Reports Suggest Amex May Be Loosening Its Once-Per-Lifetime Rules — Here’s What We Know

Reports Suggest Amex May Be Loosening Its Once-Per-Lifetime Rules — Here’s What We Know
Cameron Laufer
by Cameron Laufer
3 hours ago
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American Express has long followed a “once per lifetime” rule for earning new card welcome offers. However, that policy may be evolving, as more reports emerge of people receiving welcome offers again on cards they’ve previously held. Here’s what’s changing — and what it could mean for future Amex applications.
I Pay $2,724 a Year in Credit Card Annual Fees and Come Out Way Ahead on Benefits — Here’s How

I Pay $2,724 a Year in Credit Card Annual Fees and Come Out Way Ahead on Benefits — Here’s How
Harrison Pierce
by Harrison Pierce
October 21, 2025
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I pay $2,724 in credit card annual fees each year. If that sounds like a lot, it is. However, I get much more value from holding these cards. I earn more than $3,000 in easy-to-use statement credits. If I'm a bit more savvy, I could earn another $2,000 in statement credits. Plus, I earn several points per dollar on my purchases, and can take advantage of many other benefits. Here's a breakdown of why this makes sense for my situation — and what changes I'm considering making.

You Can Convert Qatar Airways Avios to Marriott Points With a 30% Bonus — But Should You?

You Can Convert Qatar Airways Avios to Marriott Points With a 30% Bonus — But Should You?
Sam HelmyTyler Glatt
by Sam Helmy and Tyler Glatt
October 20, 2025
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Qatar Airways and Marriott Bonvoy have a unique partnership that allows you to transfer Privilege Club Avios to Bonvoy points and vice versa. While this partnership has been around for a while, there’s currently a limited-time promotion offering a 30% bonus when transferring Avios to Marriott through November 15, 2025. But is this a bonus worth taking advantage of?

How to Earn Rewards on Bill Payments With Plastiq — and if This Service Is Worth the Fees

How to Earn Rewards on Bill Payments With Plastiq — and if This Service Is Worth the Fees
Ryan SmithPatrick Stouffer
by Ryan Smith and Patrick Stouffer
October 20, 2025
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The landscape of paying bills with credit cards has changed, so it's worth overhauling our review of Plastiq — a service that allows you to pay nearly any bill with a credit card. While providing opportunities for increased spending is a positive, Plastiq charges fees for doing so. Are those fees worth it? And how does Plastiq work? Here's a look at Plastiq, plus its strengths and weaknesses in terms of credit card rewards.

Cathay Unveils Major Elite Status Changes for 2026 and 2027 — Including a New Top-Tier Level

Cathay Unveils Major Elite Status Changes for 2026 and 2027 — Including a New Top-Tier Level
Harrison Pierce
by Harrison Pierce
October 20, 2025
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Cathay Pacific just announced major changes coming to its loyalty program — some good, some not. The changes will roll out in two parts, with a few minor changes to membership cycles beginning in 2026, and a major overhaul of Cathay's elite status program taking effect in 2027. Here's everything you need to know about the enhanced Cathay Pacific membership program.