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Earn points while you shop by Tarah Chieffi, Travel News Reporter Whether I'm shopping for jeans or hotel stays, I'm always on the hunt for a good deal. I've been using online shopping portals like Rakuten to earn cash back when I shop online for years, but it wasn't until recently that I learned I could potentially double my return by opting to receive my cash back in the form of American Express Membership Rewards points. Rakuten is an online shopping portal that partners with over 3,500 online retailers, like Home Depot, Marriott and Nordstrom, and offers you cash back on a percentage of your purchase. Most retailers offer between 1% and 4%, but there are times when it gets as high as 10%-20% cash back on purchases. After opening The Platinum Card® from American Express, I changed my Rakuten earning preference to Amex points (this option is also available for the American Express® Gold Card). Because TPG values Amex points at 2 cents each, you can essentially double the value of the rewards you earn versus cash if you also value Amex points at that rate. Here's how we like to maximize Amex points in order to get at least that much value from them. I will earn 3,000 Amex points after I complete an upcoming Vrbo stay that I booked using Rakuten. Those points are valued at $60 ... not bad for a stay I would have booked anyway. Ready to earn more? Here's how to do it and which cards are eligible: Earn $30 (or 3,000 Amex points) by joining or referring a friend to Rakuten Quick Points: How 1 Chrome plug-in can earn you extra points or cash back American Express Gold Card review: Best for foodies Amex Platinum card review: High annual fee with loads of perks Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page. Photo Credit: D3SIGN/GETTY IMAGES.

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Today's top stories Fly from the US to the Azores for as low as $484 Azores Airlines is currently offering cheaper-than-usual flights to Ponta Delgada in the Azores. Read more The 9 best Alaska cruises for every type of traveler in 2024 Which ship will deliver your idea of an Alaska "bucket list" experience comes down to your travel style, preferences and budget. Narrow your search with this guide to the best Alaska cruises. Read more More than a month: These 10 destinations elevate Black culture year-round African Americans have made contributions that can and should be talked about, honored and celebrated in destinations across the country throughout the year. Read more Copa Airlines' new destinations include Raleigh-Durham and Tulum Panama flag airline Copa Airlines is launching new nonstop service to the U.S. It will fly four times weekly between Panama City and Raleigh-Durham. Read more 7 reasons you should get (and keep) a no-annual-fee credit card No-annual-fee rewards credit cards can be a great way to build and improve your credit score. Here are other reasons why they're worth hanging onto year after year. Read more

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