How to maximize travel credit card benefits with high annual fees

How to maximize travel credit card benefits with high annual fees

American Express announces the new platinum business card. Courtesy: American Express As issuers push annual fees higher for some premium travel rewards credit cards, experts say it’s important for consumers to consider if such cards are worth the cost. On Thursday, American Express announced that consumer and business versions of its Platinum credit card will…

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Alphabet rallies after Berkshire reveals stake. Why Buffett’s firm likely bought it

Alphabet rallies after Berkshire reveals stake. Why Buffett’s firm likely bought it

Warren Buffett and Greg Abel walkthrough the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska on May 3, 2025. David A. Grogen | CNBC Alphabet shares jumped Monday after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway revealed a new stake in the Google parent, marking one of the conglomerate’s most significant technology bets in years. Alphabet shares were…

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CPI inflation April 2026:

CPI inflation April 2026:

Prices that consumers pay for a wide range of goods and services increased at a faster-than-expected pace in April, raising further concerns about the inflationary impact on the U.S. economy. The consumer price index rose at a seasonally adjusted 0.6% for the month, putting the one-year pace at 3.8%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported…

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