Big Fees: Are You Overpaying for Amex Platinum or Chase Sapphire?

Are Premium Credit Cards Still Worth It?In this episode, Dr. Preston Cherry breaks down the truth behind those flashy, high-fee credit cards like the Amex Platinum and Chase Sapphire Reserve. Are the perks really that valuable—or are you just paying for status? From overcrowded lounges to scattered benefits, Dr. Cherry reveals what you really need to know before swiping that premium card.He urges listeners to take a closer look at how they’re using their cards, whether the rewards actually match their lifestyle, and how to avoid the trap of chasing points instead of building a smart spending plan.Takeaways:• Perks often overhyped• Lounges = crowded chaos• Spending must be intentional• Points ≠ a good plan• Audit your usage00:00 Intro00:53 Understanding Premium Card Perks02:41 The Reality of Lounge Access03:59 Intentional Spending Strategies06:43 Personal Audit for Credit Card UseGet The Wealth Word — our free weekly newsletter on wealth and well-being: https://wealth.concurrentfp.com/thewealthwordExplore award-winning wealth advisory services: https://www.concurrentfp.com/Read Wealth In The Key of Life by Dr. Preston Cherry: https://drprestoncherry.com/book/Disclosure: Educational content only. Not financial advice. https://www.concurrentfp.com/disclosures/The Financial Harmony™ Podcast is produced by Concurrent Wealth Management. Dr. Preston Cherry, CFP®, Ph.D., is the founder and a dollar-based flat-fee fiduciary financial advisor based in Houston. He works directly with high-income Gen X professionals and oil and gas executives on retirement, tax, and investment decisions through comprehensive financial planning and integrated investment management.Learn more at concurrentfp.com