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Amex Business Gold Special Offer Links (Updated: 2023 September)

The best Amex Business Gold offer we found in September 2023 was 110K points. That offer has ended, so check the current bonus before you apply.

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$100,000 Challenge: August 2023 Recap

We hit $96.3K of our $100,000 goal in four months, and Bilt Rent Day (10K points for $1.6K a month) covers the rest. Likely our last 2023 update.

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Amex Business Platinum Special Offer Links (Updated: 2023 September)

In September 2023 the top Amex Business Platinum offer we tracked was 170K points. It has since ended, so look up today's bonus first.

[No. 016]

Funding an Investment Account with VGC

In 2023 you could buy Stockpile gift cards with a Visa gift card, redeem them for stock, and cash out. Stockpile shut down in April 2026.

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Funding CDs with Credit Cards

Some credit unions let you fund a CD with a credit card, and you can do it again each time one matures. Limits have dropped, so we updated the list.

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Gift Card Liquidation Using Western Union Bill Pay

Pay a credit union "bill" with Western Union at Walgreens, using several gift cards for one $4.99 fee. Walgreens may block gift cards now, so test small.