The Best One Yet 👟 “Air Force Kirkland” — Nike’s Costco sneaker. Amex’s $895 mirror card. Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation. +Kevin Durant’s crypto password.
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Sep 19, 2025 Amex just raised the Platinum card fee to $895, prompting a discussion on how to optimize points using AI. Did Nike really team up with Costco for a sneaker, or is it a clever marketing stunt? Jimmy Kimmel's cancellation is traced back to FCC pressures and a $6B acquisition deal. NBA star Kevin Durant accidentally forgot his Coinbase password, potentially missing out on millions in Bitcoin. Each topic cleverly reveals the intersection of business and pop culture.
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Kevin Durant's Accidental Bitcoin Windfall
- Kevin Durant forgot his Coinbase password in 2016 and stayed locked out for nine years.
- His Bitcoin holdings rose roughly 17,000%, making inaction an accidental windfall.
Use AI To Capture All Amex Perks
- Use AI to upload your credit card statements and check you claimed every automatic and manual Amex perk.
- This reduces 'breakage' and ensures the $895 Platinum fee actually returns value if you qualify.
Platinum Fee Only Works For Heavy Spenders
- Amex raised the Platinum fee to $895 while claiming up to $3.5k in perks if maximized.
- The math only works for heavy spenders who actually use many non-automatic credits.