Consider your options: 3 reasons to downgrade from the Amex Platinum to the Amex Gold

While The Platinum Card® from American Express offers many travel and lifestyle perks, it is also one of the most expensive cards on the market with an annual fee of $695 per year (see rates and fees). Meanwhile, slotted below the Amex Platinum is the American Express® Gold Card, a product that carries fewer benefits…

How to give the gift of travel: From using points and miles to booking a cruise deal

With the holiday season officially here, you may be wondering what to get that special someone in your life. While some people prefer unwrapping physical presents, others — such as many of the writers here at TPG — enjoy gifting and receiving vacations. Yes, giving the gift of travel may sound a bit complicated, but…