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Here’s why the current Amex Platinum offer is better than waiting for a 100k bonus

I’ve had my share of premium credit cards over the years, but the one card I still haven’t picked up is The Platinum Card® from American Express. While I’ve had The Business Platinum Card® from American Express before, the personal version has escaped me for two reasons: the annual fee and the welcome bonus. Having an …

How Much Does It Cost to Paint a House?

Painting your house can be the quickest way to dramatically alter its appearance, but how economical is it? Depending on the size of your home, the cost of painting a house will vary based on materials used, whether you hire professional help or do it yourself, and the size and texture of the surface area […]

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The most romantic destinations in North America

A private stretch of white-sand beach; a crackling fire and a mug of spiked cocoa at a mountain lodge; a charming small town with a quintessential Main Street ripped straight from the pages of a Nicholas Sparks novel: What does your idea of romance look like? Spending quality time with a loved one, such as …

Today’s mortgage refinance rates inch lower | February 10, 2021 – Fox Business

Today’s mortgage refinance rates inch lower | February 10, 2021  Fox Business

Mandatory hotel quarantine to start 15 February

The United Kingdom announced late Thursday night, Feb. 4, that its mandatory hotel quarantine requirement will begin Feb. 15. The news was first reported by the BBC, which says U.K. residents returning from COVID-19 hotspots will need to spend 10 nights in a hotel room. The government is asking hotel owners to provide rooms for …

5 Helpful Credit Card Perks for Valentine’s Day shopping

Cupid is in the air and that means Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. It’s also the first big-spending holiday of 2021. From using credit card rewards and perks on a romantic evening to shopping through an online portal for your sweetheart’s rose bouquet, we take a look at five useful benefits offered by …

How I maximize the dining credit on the Amex Gold card

Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Now that I’m covering the COVID-19 card benefits beat at TPG, I’ve noticed one card that has quietly stood out among the rest. In fact, this card has zero temporary bonuses, credits or annual fee reductions.  Interested in credit card news and travel advice from …

5 Tips for Breaking the Payday Loan Cycle

Once you start using payday loans, the interest charged can make it hard to stop. Here’s how to move past them.