<p>In today's episode, we'll talk about the secret to a happy points & miles marriage, chasing "The Infatuation" credits, Hilton's 250K devaluation, and everything you need to know about the refreshed $895 Platinum cards: (Including The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express). We thought this annual fee might be all bad news, but these cards are shockingly compelling!</p><h2>Giant Mailbag</h2><p>(01:30) -"I was wondering if you would be so kind and encourage my wife “Lindsey” to try and use the correct card for purchases on the next podcast."</p><h2>Card News</h2><p>(06:23) - Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card fights back</p><p>(12:36) - Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card</p><p>(15:37) - Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card</p><p>(19:48) - Chase Ink Business Cash® Credit Card and Chase Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card</p><p>Learn more about <a href="https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-sign-up-for-chase-ink-cards/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">signing up for Chase Ink cards here.</a></p><h2>The Bonvoyed Collection®™</h2><p>(21:54) - MaxOut Deals</p><p>(24:32) - Hilton standard award nights now cost up to 250K points</p><p>(26:38) - Citi locking accounts for many Strata Elite customers, requesting tax transcripts</p><h2>Awards, Points, and More</h2><p>(30:35) - Hilton for Business offering <a href="https://frequentmiler.com/hilton-for-business-offering-diamond-status-fast-track-after-10-nights/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Diamond status fast track after 10 nights</a> through Dec 15</p><p>(31:22) - Now <a href="https://frequentmiler.com/now-filter-to-marriott-properties-with-a-club-lounge/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">filter to Marriott properties with a club lounge</a></p><h2>Main Event: $895 Platinum Card: Shockingly Compelling</h2><p>(32:54) - Big Picture (all Platinum cards)</p><p>See our posts on the<a href="https://frequentmiler.com/895-platinum-card/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> consumer cards here</a> and <a href="https://frequentmiler.com/895-business-platinum-card/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the business card here</a></p><p>(38:15) - Consumer Platinum cards (includes The Platinum Card® from American Express, The Platinum Card® from American Express for Schwab, and The Platinum Card® from American Express Exclusively for Morgan Stanley)</p><p>(56:52) - The Business Platinum Card® from American Express</p><p>(1:08:58) - What we predicted in March</p><h2>Question of the Week</h2><p>(1:16:44) - This reader earned less through their Chase Travel℠ booking than they expected when using the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. We'll explain why the way these points are posted can be confusing and misleading.</p><h2>Subscribe and Follow</h2><p>Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/</a>&nbsp;to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don’t forget to like and follow us on social media.</p><p>Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6zAQHcu57q9QmYEKaDBpEU?si=JylqRM-FRhuVsWSE5oCIvA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Annie Yoder</a></p>

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