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My Delta Purchases That Did and Didn’t Credit as Amex Airline Incidentals
I took matters into my own hands. Now that Delta Air Lines gift cards no longer credit back as airline...
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Why Delta Flyers Should Consider Getting the New American Express® Green Card
American Express refreshed its classic Green Card yesterday -- and it's something from which Delta flyers, in particular, could benefit....
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Spending Challenges — What Are They? Why Do You Ask for One? How Do You Fulfill Them?
Based on comments I’ve read on the blog and Twitter, some people will cancel at least one Delta Amex because...
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What Are the Best Personal Credit Cards to Earning Points While Shopping Amazon and Other Online Stores?
We're barely two months away from Black Friday, the official start of the holiday shopping season. Many of us will...
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Should Delta and American Express Rebrand/Rename the SkyMiles Credit Cards? What Names Do You Suggest?
"Why do you have a Gold credit card if you're a Delta Diamond or whatever? Why are you using a...
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Why and How Delta Flyers Can Benefit from Chase
Please note: this post has been edited to reflect changes to certain credit card names, images, and earning structures. For...
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ROOKIE WEDNESDAY: Know the Difference Between Delta Amex MQD Waiver and MQM Spend Bonuses
Several readers privately approached me about this topic, which leads me to assume more people have the same concern. Let's...
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Some of the Best Points Advice René Ever Gave Me
I still remember the February 2017 phone call with René during which he gave me some of the best points and miles...
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How Amex Can Modify the $200 Airline Credit to Make Cardmembers Happy
Monday’s post about airline gift cards no longer (reliably) crediting back as part of Amex Platinum and Amex Gold airline...
Read moreDetailsLate Paying Your Amex Bill? Expect to Forfeit Membership Rewards Points!
Late Paying Your Amex Bill? Expect to Forfeit Membership Rewards Points!
Read moreDetailsRookie Wednesday: How to Gift Delta (Amex) MQMs Points – All the Ways and all the Rules! What works and what does not (and what you should never do)!
Rookie Wednesday: How to Gift Delta (Amex) MQMs Points - All the Ways and all the Rules! What works and...
Read moreDetailsSweet Stacking Results with the new Amex Business Platinum Dell Yearly Credit!
Sweet Stacking Results with the new Amex Business Platinum Dell $200 yearly credit!
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My Experience Booking a Norwegian Cruise NCL with Chase Ultimate Rewards® Points (via Connexions Loyalty)
My Experience Booking a Norwegian Cruise NCL with Chase Ultimate Rewards® Points (via Connexions Loyalty)
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Dear Chase: I Really Despise Your 5/24 Card Rule!
Talk about a brick wall. I mean a solid as a rock brick wall. What wall? you ask. 24 months...
Read moreDetailsRookie Wednesday: To earn bonus points is it “apply by” or is it “approved by” date that matters?
Welcome to a weekly feature on the Renés Points blog. Each week this series covers in a "rookie" way either...
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GREAT Travel and Cash Back Card Offers for Summer 2025!
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card: Earn 185,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy® points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on the card within the first six (6) months of being approved for card membership. This offer expires on September 24, 2025. (Terms Apply.). Read more and learn here how to apply.
American Express® Business Gold Card: Earn 100,000 bonus Membership Rewards® points after you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases with the Business Gold Card within the first three (3) months of being approved for card membership. Terms apply.. Learn more here.
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express: Earn 150,000 bonus Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $20,000 on eligible purchases on the card within the first three (3) months of being approved for card membership. Terms apply. Plus, enjoy select airport lounge access, statement credit opportunities galore, and more! Read here why we love this card.
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