Amex Platinum Card with $895 annual fee and new perks in 2025

Amex Raises Platinum Card Fee to $895 With New Perks

The Amex Platinum Card just became more expensive, and the new design matters to many travelers and spenders. Amex is raising the annual fee to $895, while adding larger hotel, dining, and lifestyle credits. The change reshapes how cardholders will calculate the card’s value. Amex raises the Platinum fee, and what changes American Express announced…

Aerial view of Buffalo waterways near the Buffalo Sewer Authority facing sewage discharge lawsuit

Buffalo Sewer Authority Sued by DEC Over Raw Sewage Discharge

The Buffalo Sewer Authority is facing a landmark lawsuit from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The Buffalo Sewer Authority stands accused of discharging millions of gallons of untreated sewage into local waterways. The complaint says these releases harm water quality, fish, and people who live near the rivers. Why is the Buffalo…

GE HealthCare

Reports: GE Healthcare Exploring Options to Divest China Operations

GE HealthCare is reportedly weighing big changes in its China operations. Sources say the company is looking at selling a stake in its China unit, or possibly partnering with a local firm. We’re seeing this move at a time when revenue from China dropped about 15% in 2024, driven by weak sales, tariffs, and stiff…

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Trump-Xi Call Anticipated as Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Climb

The U.S. stock market is waking up with energy. Futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are climbing as traders wait for an expected call between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. This is not just a routine chat. When the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies talk, global markets listen. We know why….

ICAI Representation to CBDT

Freelancers, SMEs Warned as ICAI Representation to CBDT Highlights Section 44AB

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has raised serious concerns with the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) about Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act. This section makes a tax audit compulsory once income or turnover crosses a set limit. Many freelancers, small businesses, and startups are now reaching that point because…