Never leave money on the table. This is your shortcut to upgrading your life, money and travel—all while spending less and saving more. Get tactical moves and deep dives into designing a life you’re excited about.
Host Chris Hutchins is a life hacker who has saved millions by breaking down every aspect of life and looking to maximize happiness at the lowest cost. Chris and guests like Tim Ferriss, Tony Hawk, Codie Sanchez and Gary Vaynerchuk are here to deliver smart strategies you can plug into your own life—from a money hack that increases your net worth, to a routine change that boosts your productivity.
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Never leave money on the table. This is your shortcut to upgrading your life, money and travel—all while spending less and saving more. Get tactical moves and deep dives into designing a life you’re excited about.
Host Chris Hutchins is a life hacker who has saved millions by breaking down every aspect of life and looking to maximize happiness at the lowest cost. Chris and guests like Tim Ferriss, Tony Hawk, Codie Sanchez and Gary Vaynerchuk are here to deliver smart strategies you can plug into your own life—from a money hack that increases your net worth, to a routine change that boosts your productivity.
Deep Dive on Amex Credit Cards and Membership Rewards Points
All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life
1 hour 48 minutes
3 months ago
Deep Dive on Amex Credit Cards and Membership Rewards Points
#236: Chris reviews and ranks the full American Express lineup of 30+ cards. He also breaks down Membership Rewards, transfer partners, approval rules, card-linked offers, unique perks, and more.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/amex-cards-membership-rewards-points
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Resources Mentioned
Best Cards Page
Amex Cards Tier List
Membership Rewards Cards
American Express® Green Card
Business Green Rewards Card
American Express® Gold Card
The American Express® Business Gold Card
The Platinum Card® from American Express
American Express Platinum Card for Schwab
The Platinum Card® from American Express Exclusively for Morgan Stanley
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express
Cash Back Cards
Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
American Express Blue Business Cash™ Card
The Plum Card from American Express
Delta Cards
Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card
Hilton Cards
Hilton Honors American Express Card
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card
Marriott Cards
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card
Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(01:52) Quick Episode Overview
(04:29) Amex Green Cards
(07:30) Amex Personal Gold Card
(11:32) Amex Business Gold Card
(15:01) Amex Platinum Cards
(19:24) Perks & Benefits on the Platinum Cards
(25:19) Platinum Card Variations
(29:38) Business Platinum Card
(38:05) Centurion Cards
(42:05) Blue Business Plus
(43:45) Amex Cash Back Cards
(49:19) Delta Cards
(1:03:10) Hilton Cards
(1:11:37) Marriott Cards
(1:22:17) Amazon Cards
(1:23:39) Leveraging Card-Linked Offers
(1:25:47) Notable Benefits of Amex Cards
(1:29:48) General Business Card Perks & Benefits
(1:30:30) Rental Car Coverage
(1:31:46) Credit Limits on Amex Cards
(1:32:19) Membership Rewards
(1:35:00) Amex Airline & Hotel Transfer Partners
(1:37:32) How to Move Membership Rewards Points
(1:38:21) Rules for Opening Amex Cards
(1:41:34) Reasons to Love or Dislike Amex
(1:45:26) The Best Amex Two-Card Combo
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All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life
Never leave money on the table. This is your shortcut to upgrading your life, money and travel—all while spending less and saving more. Get tactical moves and deep dives into designing a life you’re excited about.
Host Chris Hutchins is a life hacker who has saved millions by breaking down every aspect of life and looking to maximize happiness at the lowest cost. Chris and guests like Tim Ferriss, Tony Hawk, Codie Sanchez and Gary Vaynerchuk are here to deliver smart strategies you can plug into your own life—from a money hack that increases your net worth, to a routine change that boosts your productivity.
