The Two Best AMEX Cards

Possibly Worth it

AMEX Gold
($250 Annual Fee. $150-$400+ in Value.)

Worth it if you...
1. Buy groceries for 3+ people AND
2. Dine out at least 10x per week

Hilton Honors Surpass
($150 Annual Fee. $100-$200+ in Value.)

Worth it if you...
1. Value free Hilton breakfast AND
2. Stay at Hilton hotels at least 4x / yr

AMEX Platinum
($695 Annual Fee. $400-$900 in Value.)

Worth it if you...
1. Fly at least once per month AND
2. Stay at a fancy hotel at least 1x / yr

Good Starter AMEX Cards (ie College Students)

AMEX Everyday Card
($0 Annual Fee)

Worth it if you...
1. Buy groceries for just yourself AND
2. Value points for domestic travel

Hilton Honors Card
($0 Annual Fee)

Worth it if you...
1. Value free hotels over flights AND
2. Stay at Hiltons a couple times a year

Only Good for the Sign Up Bonus ... Then Shred it

AMEX Green Card
($150 Annual Fee)
Sign-Up Bonus: 50-60k AMEX Points
Gets you 2 round-trip flights to Europe

Delta SkyMiles Gold
($0 Annual Fee for the first year. Then, $99)
Sign-Up Bonus: 60-70k Delta Points
Gets you 3-6 long US domestic flights 

Terrible AMEX Cards

Marriott Bonvoy Bevy
($250 Annual Fee)
Gives Marriott Gold status
[Not even free breakfast]

Delta SkyMiles Reserve
($550 Annual Fee)
Delta Lounge Access +
1 free flight annually

AMEX Cash Magnet
($0 Annual Fee)
Only 1.5% Cash Back
[There are 2% CB options]

Delta SkyMiles Platinum
($250 Annual Fee)
Just a free checked bag +
1 free flight annually

Delta SkyMiles Blue
($0 Annual Fee)
No benefits and subpar signup bonus worth <$100

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
($650 Annual Fee)
$300 dining credit +
1 free hotel stay annually