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Major changes are hitting the miles and points world this week. American Express is significantly restricting the Business Platinum Card's Pay with Points 35% bonus starting September 18th, while the personal Platinum Card offers welcome bonuses up to 175,000 points. United Airlines unveils big changes to their PlusPoints upgrade system with increased flexibility but higher costs, plus expands their Newark Polaris Lounge. Chase announces the Sapphire Reserve annual fee increase to $795 with new benefits including a $500 hotel credit, and teases a new business version. We also cover hotel card opportunities, a surprising new Mesa Homeowners Card, Southwest application timing strategies, and address the growing issue of credit card fatigue in the hobby.

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