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Amex Just Killed Membership Rewards Point Pooling — What to Do Now
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Amex Just Killed Membership Rewards Point Pooling — What to Do Now

American Express quietly updated its Membership Rewards terms this week. New cards no longer dump their points automatically into your existing pool. Instead, each fresh product gets its own separate rewards account by default.

Southwest's New Platinum Tier: Is Companion Pass Still Worth It?
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Southwest's New Platinum Tier: Is Companion Pass Still Worth It?

Southwest just nuked the simplest hack in points travel. Starting January 1, 2027, credit card welcome bonuses, …

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