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April 2, 2026 · 11 min read

Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Amex Gold: The Ultimate Showdown

Both cards are the most popular mid-tier travel cards on the market, but they're built for different spenders. Here's the math at three different spending profiles.

chase · amex · sapphire-preferred

March 13, 2026 · 8 min read

The Best Credit Cards for Dining Out in 2026

The Amex Gold and Chase Sapphire cards all claim to be top dining cards - but when you run the actual numbers, the differences are more nuanced than the marketing suggests.

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