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Every year for my birthday, I try to gift myself something that aligns with my goals for my new year and this year I chose @American Express Platinum for a laundry list of reasons!

Although I know how to get my moneys worth…I am still guaranteed to cry EVERY SINGLE TIME the annual fee is due!

#birthdaygirl #amex #blackgirlluxury #traveltips #traveltiktok

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This what I’m talking about! Congrats sis. Is that annual fee a write off?

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