From: The Points Guy - Tuesday Feb 05, 2019 02:13 pm
Also: massive TSA lines in Atlanta, 10 reasons to love Southwest
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The Points Guy

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY

02/05/2019


AMEX OFFERS

One of the most valuable credit card perks is also one of the most underutilized. Those of us who frequently redeem Amex Offers can easily generate hundreds of dollars of cash back or thousands of bonus points each year, and even more if you stack certain promotions, helping to offset annual fees.

There are a handful of great deals available right now, including these three highlights:

If you have an American Express card, it's worth logging in to see if any of the current Amex Offers make sense for you. It's also a strategy in line with the topic of this week's Talking Points podcast, where you'll learn how to earn more in the long term without having to cut back on what you love.

-Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large

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LOUNGE ACCESS

One of the most notable premium Amex perks is the ability to use the Fine Hotels and Resorts program, offering perks like massage credits, welcome gifts and/or upgrades upon arrival at the hotel. As TPG Lounger Harry K. describes, "the FHR program [has been] excellent in terms of delivering the benefits that are promised. Many hotels even have a printed brochure for FHR guests describing the amenities they receive during their stay." Like everything else, though, be sure to read the fine print... "be aware of the terms and conditions associated with the upgrade benefit. Not all room categories are available for upgrades."

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