Thanks to points from my Amex Gold card, I saved my parents $2,400 on booking a same-day flight

ASSOCIATED PRESS To make it back home for a last-minute appointment, my parents needed same-day flights from California to Colorado. Using American Express Membership Rewards from my American Express® Gold Card, I was able to book the trip for my parents for less than $50 out of pocket. Knowing how to transfer points to partners and book award travel with alliance partners can get you top value for every point. See Business Insider's list of the best rewards credit cards » Unless you get lucky...