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		<title>With High Gas Prices What Can You Do To Combat The Price?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One simple strategy is to use a gas rebate card. Gas rebate cards give the customer anywhere from 1-6% cash back on all purchases made at the gas station. Hey snacks are included too. If you buy gas at Costco, then check out the True Earnings Costco Credit Card where you can use this for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One simple strategy is to use a <a href="http://www.creditcardgame.com/card-types/gas-rebate-credit-cards/">gas rebate card</a>. Gas rebate cards give the customer anywhere from 1-6% cash back on all purchases made at the gas station. Hey snacks are included too.</p>
<p>If you buy gas at Costco, then check out the <a href="http://www.creditcardgame.com/cards/trueearnings-business-card-from-costco-and-american-express-821">True Earnings Costco Credit Card</a> where you can use this for Costco gas purchases and earn 3% back. There is <strong>no limit</strong> on how much you can earn back with this card.</p>
<p>Based on today&#8217;s prices of 4.2 per gallon, lets say it takes you $84 to fill your tank. Lets also say you fill your tank 3x per month. This would total out to $252.</p>
<p>$252 x 12 months = $3024 per year.</p>
<p>Take the yearly total of $3024 and multiply it by your 3% cash back rate and you get a savings of $90 or one free tank of gas. If you only gassed up at BP and used the <a href="http://www.creditcardgame.com/cards/chase-bp-visacard-422">Chase BP Visa card</a>, you could be saving $151 per year.</p>
<p>So if you want to save money on gasoline, use a <a href="http://www.creditcardgame.com/card-types/gas-rebate-credit-cards/">gas cash back card</a> and combat the high prices.</p>
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		<title>Americaâ€™s Most Exclusive Credit Cards</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:35:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[american express centurion]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the number of people defaulting on their loans explodes, the credit card industry is naturally looking for a more dependable client base. American Express, Mastercard and Visa have all happened upon the same formula: exclusive cards for select customers. Non-millionaires need not apply. These cards offer unbelievable perks and undeniable status, in exchange for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As the number of people defaulting on their loans explodes, the credit card industry is naturally looking for a more dependable client base. American Express, Mastercard and Visa have all happened upon the same formula: exclusive cards for select customers.  Non-millionaires need not apply.  These cards offer unbelievable perks and undeniable status, in exchange for sometimes hefty annual fees and big-time charges each year on their plastic.  Hereâ€™s a run-down on some of the most exclusive credit cards on the market today:</p>
<p><strong>1. <a href="http://www.creditcardgame.com/bank-issuers/mastercard-credit-cards/">American Express</a> Centurion (AKA the American Express Black)</strong></p>
<p>The Centurion is the ultimate high-end card, with less than 10,000 issued worldwide.  You canâ€™t apply for the black card â€“ itâ€™s offered by invitation only. Usually though itâ€™s been rumored that acceptance is based on a $200,000 per year spend with never missing a payment. The annual fee is $2,500 and you have to charge a minimum of a quarter-million per year. Besides being able to rub plastic with celebrities and fellow millionaires, what perks does the Amex Black give you?</p>
<p>â€¢	The card itself is total bling.  Itâ€™s made from pure titanium, which will definitely get you noticed at the airport, since it sets off metal detectors!<br />
â€¢	Recognized worldwide as the most prestigious credit card.<br />
â€¢	Access to a 1-800 number linking you directly to a personal concierge, at your beck and call 24/7/365.  Thereâ€™s nothing your concierge canâ€™t do â€“ from basics like booking concert tickets to more personal services like getting you backstage at the Rolling Stones.<br />
â€¢	Free companion tickets on international flights if youâ€™re flying first class (and why wouldnâ€™t you be?) plus 4 free domestic companion tickets every year.<br />
â€¢	Bonus points for using Centurionâ€™s personal jet and limo services.<br />
â€¢	Free upgrades at the Ritz Carlton and Four Seasons Hotels.</p>
<p><strong>2. <a href="http://www.creditcardgame.com/bank-issuers/mastercard-credit-cards/">American Express</a> Platinum Card</strong></p>
<p>Although not as exclusive as once thought to be, this card still packs in the perks. *Check your credit score before applying as to not embarrass yourself over the phone.<br />
â€¢	<a href="http://www.creditcardgame.com/bank-issuers/american-express-credit-cards/">Starwood Preferred Guest</a> Automatic Gold Status which is good for room upgrades, bonus points, and more.<br />
â€¢	Airport club access. Get access to airline clubs for Delta Crown Room, American Airlines Admirals Club, Northwest Airlines WorldClubs, and Continental Airlines Presidents Club around the world. <a href="https://www143.americanexpress.com/cards/platinum/benefit.do?benefitTemplate=template_c&#038;benefitId=1">Check the Amex site for locations</a>.<br />
â€¢	Premium Car Rental program status &#8211; good for upgrades when possible.<br />
â€¢	When flying in the U.S., purchase a qualifying coach-class airfare on one of six major U.S. carriers, and receive complimentary airfare for a companion with the same itinerary as your own, up to four times a year.</p>
<p><strong>3. Citi Chairman Card</strong></p>
<p>The <a href="">Citi</a> Chairman Card offers alot of perks different from the Amex Plat and Centurion cards.<br />
â€¢	Priority Pass &#8211; Access over 500+ international airline clubs around the world. Excellent for the global traveler.<br />
â€¢	Automatic HHonors Gold Status &#8211; Instant gold status is good for perks such as room upgrades and free breakfast when staying at Hilton Hotels.<br />
â€¢	Cleveland Clinic HealthLink complimentary membership &#8211; Memberhsip entitles you access to world-class medical services. 24 hour access to Cleveland Clinic professionals, Facilitated access to appointment scheduling and medical expertise and more.</p>
<p><strong>4. <a href="http://www.creditcardgame.com/bank-issuers/mastercard-credit-cards/">Mastercard</a> World</strong></p>
<p>While no other card can touch the Centurion, Mastercard is certainly trying with its World Card. Offered exclusively to the companyâ€™s top 3% of card base â€“ both in terms of income and annual spending â€“ the World Card will run you less than $100 in annual fees.  Some of the perks include:<br />
â€¢	24-hour concierge service<br />
â€¢	5 percent cash rebates on travel<br />
â€¢	Free doubled warranties on purchases<br />
â€¢	No limit on spending </p>
<p><strong>5. <a href="http://www.creditcardgame.com/bank-issuers/visa-credit-cards/">Visa Signature</a></strong></p>
<p>Not to be outdone, VISA has its own exclusive card, the Signature. If you take home $125,000 a year, you may qualify for this chi-chi card.  Fees vary, from $0 &#8211; $95, depending on the issuer.  Perks include:<br />
â€¢	24-hour concierge service<br />
â€¢	$1 million in travel insurance<br />
â€¢	1 travel point for every dollar spent, which can be redeemed for free air fare with no blackout dates<br />
â€¢	Free room upgrades and late checkout at the Ritz Carlton<br />
â€¢	Free airport parking anywhere in the continental United States<br />
â€¢	No spending limit</p>
<p>If youâ€™re in the market for one of these cards â€“ or at least trying to wrangle an invitation â€“ make sure your income, spending power, credit score and credit history are all in the zone.  To be an exclusive cardholder, youâ€™ve got to prove you can afford to live the perk-filled lifestyle.</p>
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		<title>Starwood American Express Card Highlights</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:17:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Starwood Preferred Guest&#174; Credit Card from American Express The Starwood Preferred Guest program is one of the most advantageous credit cards to charge purchases on because of the ability to exchange Starpoints for either free airline tickets or hotel room nights. Plus you don&#8217;t have to worry about the airline you racked up all your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Starwood Preferred Guest&#174; Credit Card from American Express</h2>
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The Starwood Preferred Guest program is one of the most advantageous credit cards to charge purchases on because of the ability to exchange Starpoints for either free airline tickets or hotel room nights. Plus you don&#8217;t have to worry about the airline you racked up all your miles with going out of business. Hotel chains are less likely to go away anytime soon in comparison with the recent bankruptcies we&#8217;ve seen in the airline industry.
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<h3>The Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card is a great Airline Card Too</h3>
<p>I know it doesn&#8217;t make sense. A <a href="/hotel-rewards/">hotel rewards card</a> that is ranked best airline card? Why? Well with some partner airlines,<br />
members can transfer their Starpoints from their SPG account to an airline account and receive a 25% bonus. That right, a 25% bonus. So for every<br />
20,000 Starpoints you transfer to say American Airlines, you will receive 25,000 Aadvantage airline miles.</p>
<p>Another reason frequent flyers love the Starwood card is because you can transfer Starpoints on a 1:1 basis with most airlines. Try that with other cards.
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<li>Earn 10,000 Starpoints&#174; with your first purchase â€” enough for up to 3 free nights at a category 1 or 2 hotel.</li>
<li>Earn 15,000 bonus Starpoints after you spend $15,000 in 6 months</li>
<li>Use Starpoints&#174; for free nights and upgrades at over 825 participating Starwood hotels and resorts in 95 countries</li>
<li>Transfer Starpoints&#174; â€” almost always on a 1:1 basis â€” to the frequent flyer programs of over 30 major airlines</li>
<li>Earn one Starpoint&#174; for every dollar you spend and double Starpoints&#174; at participating Starwood properties and retail partners</li>
<li>No annual fee for the first year and $45 thereafter</li>
<li>Express Approval. Get a decision in less than 60 seconds.</li>
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