DW, Author at AcCounting Your Points

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Advice | Redemption

What NOT to Do: Redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards for Cash

ByDW May 17, 2017June 4, 2024

I know, I know… cash is king. While it may be applicable to certain business or investment decisions, it DOES…

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Goodbye Chase Hyatt Credit Card… For Now?

ByDW May 10, 2017June 4, 2024

Goodbyes are tough. I don’t like saying goodbyes. I don’t feel great about saying goodbye to my Chase Hyatt credit card,…

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Advice | Experiences

The 2018 Masters Tournament Tickets – Enter the Masters Ticket Lottery!

ByDW May 4, 2017June 4, 2024

Looking for a chance at 2018 Masters Tournament Tickets? You came to the right place! Welcome to The 2018 Masters!…

Advice | Credit Cards

5 Reasons to NOT Apply for the US Bank Altitude Reserve

ByDW May 2, 2017June 4, 2024

US Bank released a new credit card in the premium travel rewards card space yesterday. They call it the Chase…

Travel

Winner Of My Free JetBlue Tax Return Flight!

ByDW April 28, 2017June 4, 2024

I entered this little JetBlue sweepstakes for a free one-way flight… and I won! Unfortunately for me (and fortunately for…

Air Travel | Airline | Giveaway | Travel

Giving Away My Free JetBlue Flight – Who Wants It?

ByDW April 24, 2017June 4, 2024

I entered this little JetBlue sweepstakes for a free one-way flight… and I won! Unfortunately for me (and fortunately for…

Advice | Credit Cards

Best Credit Cards to Earn Initial Sign-up & NEVER USE AGAIN!

ByDW April 20, 2017June 4, 2024

Not all credit cards are created equal. Some are meant to serve your long term travel goals and provide you…

Air Travel | Airline

I Won a JetBlue Tax Return Return Flight!

ByDW April 18, 2017June 4, 2024

I came. I saw that JetBlue was giving away 1,000 one-way flights. I paid taxes. I entered that silly little…

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Air Travel | Travel

I am Booking United Flights

ByDW April 14, 2017June 4, 2024

UPDATE: I BOOKED United flights United Airlines is NOT having a good run here recently. It started with that whole…

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Travel

First Class Reviews, Hotels, Hats, Award Booking Tips, and More!

ByDW April 10, 2017June 4, 2024

Today is the day… the last day that AcCounting Your Points is a Feature on the BoardingArea homepage! And what a…

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