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In the American Express lineup of small-business cards, the American Express® Business Gold Card and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express are two popular offerings.But just like their consumer counterparts, these two cards are each geared toward cardholders with different goals and needs.Let's review these two popular business cards to see how the Amex Business Gold competes with the Amex Business Platinum.Amex Business Gold vs. Amex Business Platinum comparison Amex Busin

American Express Business Gold Card overviewThe American Express® Business Gold Card is an excellent choice for business owners looking to maximize their earnings with a single card. This card features elevated bonus categories that automatically reflect your highest spending categories each billing cycle, and it earns transferable Membership Rewards points. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐½*Card rating is based on the opinion of TPG's editors and is not influenced by the card issuer.The American Express

A once-in-a-century total solar eclipse will sweep across 10 countries in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East on Aug. 2, 2027.Already being hailed as the "Eclipse of the Century," next year's eclipse is especially notable for what's being touted as an exceptionally long duration, offering up to six minutes and 23 seconds of totality, significantly longer than recent total solar eclipses, including the 2024 Great North American Eclipse.While there is a total solar eclipse

When I think about the travel benefits from my rewards cards, one favorite stands out: the Capital One Travel credit.If you aren't familiar, it's a $300 travel credit included on the premium Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and the Capital One Venture X Business card each cardholder year. Both of these cards charge a $395 annual fee, and this credit offsets most of it.A similar benefit is also currently available through the limited-time welcome offer on the mid-tier Capital O

If Chicago is home to the airline industry's testiest turf war, this major East Coast hub is shaping up to be the main arena in America's airport lounge battle.This past week, American Express announced Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) will soon become the second location for its bougie, food-focused "Sidecar" lounge concept in 2027.The lounge should be a great alternative option for travelers passing through CLT looking for a quick bite to eat — and it should al

The Hilton Honors cards from American Express offer multiple benefits for travelers seeking additional perks with Hilton. These cards also come with generous welcome bonuses that can include large sums of Hilton Honors points or even free nights.Since welcome offers can vary, the timing of your application matters.Lucky for you, we've collected a history of welcome bonuses on the Hilton American Express cards. This guide will review the best welcome offers we've seen on Hilton Amex car

The World of Hyatt award chart is about to get much more complicated.This May, Hyatt's three-tier award pricing system of Off-peak, Standard and Peak pricing is retiring. We'll see a five-level model roll out in its place, with the following redemption zones:LowestLowModerateUpperTopWhile Hyatt is maintaining its eight hotel categories and separate award charts for all-inclusive and Miraval resorts, these five new tiers have raised the ceiling for many redemptions at top-tier propertie

I've had the The Business Platinum Card® from American Express in my wallet for four years. It's been a cornerstone in my travel rewards strategy, thanks to perks like airport lounge access. The Amex Business Platinum is one of the best business rewards cards available, which is why it's a mainstay in my wallet. The benefits of membership are substantial, with savings of hundreds or even thousands of dollars per year. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐⭐*Card rating is based on the opinion of TPG&#

An annual free night certificate is one of the best perks frequently offered by hotel credit cards. This anniversary night can often justify the card's annual fee before you even consider any of the card's other perks.As such, I typically don't hesitate to open a new hotel credit card that offers an annual award night. And I've never closed a credit card that provides one. After all, I always get more value from the annual free night and other perks than I pay for the annual

Flight delays may be the norm at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) this summer.The Federal Aviation Administration has slashed arrivals by a third to 36 flights per hour due to construction work on SFO's north-south runways and safety concerns over parallel flight approaches, the regulator told TPG. The cap will rise to 45 flights per hour in October after the runways reopen, but that is still below the 54 flights per hour that were previously allowed.Travelers should expect that a

At first glance, it's obvious the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® credit card is positioned as the premium card for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines loyalists.Look beneath the surface, however, and there's a trove of rewards for multiple types of travelers to enjoy with this card and the Atmos Rewards program — especially if you frequently fly with Oneworld alliance members such as American Airlines, British Airways and Qantas.Take it from me: I live in the southeastern U.S.

If you love points and miles as much as we do at The Points Guy, you definitely need to know about one of our brand-new secret weapons — Substack!We've launched our very own Substack called Talking Points, where we can spill insider tips and tricks to help you travel better and cheaper. We're even going to be hosting some "office hours" for subscribers to answer your burning points and miles questions.At Talking Points, you'll hear us tell stories like how we booked Etih

How would you feel if you paid $2,000 or more for a business-class ticket only to be charged an extra fee if you wanted a seat assignment in advance?Some travelers on United Airlines will soon find out after the carrier announced on Friday a "new tiered fare structure" for its swankiest seats.In other words, the basic economy concept has now come to the business-class cabin.It's part of United's move to layer three fare types — Base, Standard and Flexible — across its existin

If Chase's Pay Yourself Back hasn't been on your radar in a while, it may be worth brushing up on it.Not only does this potentially lucrative option expand to a broad list of Chase cards, but some redemption rates are eye-catching.Chase offers its Pay Yourself Back benefit on some cobranded credit cards, including Southwest Airlines cards, United Airlines cards, the Aeroplan® Credit Card (see rates and fees) and the Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card (see rates and fees).Many of these c

For travelers who want a laid-back cruise experience without the scale (or price tag) of today's biggest ships, Margaritaville at Sea is worth a closer look.Founded in 2022 with a single ship, Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, the line began with short Bahamas cruises from West Palm Beach, Florida, and quickly reimagined the ship with its signature laid-back, Jimmy Buffett–inspired aesthetic that Parrotheads have come to know and love.In summer 2024, Margaritaville at Sea added a second ship,

Growing up in the Texas Panhandle, the state's Gulf Coast beaches were a distant dream. And I mean that literally — they were at least an eight-hour drive from where I lived.So, when I heard that a beachlike, human-made lagoon measuring 2.2 acres was opening at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas in San Antonio while I'd be on the dusty plains visiting family, I knew I had to make a trek down to the property to see it for myself.The opening of the lagoon marked the end of

If you've been wanting to buy an Away bag without paying the usual price, this may be your lucky day. You know we love it when credit cards can offer noteworthy savings on items you already want or need, and for some travelers, this is one of those moments.Right now, two popular credit cards have targeted offers that can save you $100 or $200 on Away luggage purchases in the form of a statement credit if you hit the spending requirements to trigger the credit.Some Chase Sapphire Reserve® (s

As credit card annual fees continue to climb, it's natural to start questioning how much value you're getting from adding a new card to your wallet. This is especially true since multiple cards out there charge no annual fee.However, there can be solid reasons to pay an annual fee. Many popular rewards cards come with an annual fee but provide outsize value in the form of statement credits, welcome bonuses and other quantifiable perks.Let's examine our top cards, which actually pr

United Airlines will raise checked bag fees beginning starting Friday, the airline announced.Beginning with tickets purchased on April 3, passengers will pay an extra $10 when checking a bag on most flights.Going forward, United's standard baggage fees for flights within the U.S., Mexico, Canada and Latin America will now total $50.Passengers will continue to enjoy a $5 discount if they prepay for their luggage at least 24 hours before departure, in which case they cost would be $45.The Chi

United Airlines is shaking up its United MileagePlus program — and for many flyers, the changes aren't pretty.As of April 2, earning rates will be slashed for travelers without a cobranded credit card, making United miles significantly harder to come by. But if you carry a United card in your wallet, you'll come out ahead.I'm one of those cardholders, and here's why I'm actually excited about what's coming.Related: Current United MileagePlus credit card welcome offe