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Is the Amex Gold's $325 Fee Worth It? The Dining Break-Even, in Dollars

4x points sounds like double a free 3% card. After the $325 fee and honest point values, the picture changes — here is the exact break-even.

July 13, 2026
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The Best Grocery Credit Card Depends on One Number: Your Monthly Spend

6% with a fee, 5% with a cap, 3% flat, or plain 2%? We run the actual dollar math at $300, $500, and $800 a month — including the caps most reviews skip.

July 13, 2026
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