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Reader Question – What Hotel Chain Should I Transfer 60k Chase Ultimate Rewards Points to?

ByAcCounting Your Points July 10, 2016March 8, 2017

Reader Question – What Hotel Chain Should I Transfer my 60k Chase Ultimate Rewards Points to? Chase Ultimate Rewards (CUR)…

Credit Cards

Looking to Play the Points Travel Game? Consider These Two Credit Cards!

ByAcCounting Your Points July 8, 2016January 8, 2017

UPDATE – Don’t mess with the Citi Prestige! The bonus and benefits have changed, including no more AA Lounge Access!…

Alt text: An American Express webpage congratulates a person named Derek on the approval of their application. The message states that Derek is now a Platinum Delta SkyMiles card member. It mentions that the card will arrive by USPS Standard delivery within 7-10 business days in a plain, white envelope from Omaha, NE. There is an image of the Platinum Delta SkyMiles credit card on the right side of the page. At the bottom, there is an option to print the page.

Credit | Credit Cards | Travel

Can you be Approved for 2 American Express Cards in One Day?

ByAcCounting Your Points July 5, 2016June 4, 2024

With the limited time sign-up bonuses on the Delta Gold and Delta Platinum Cards from American Express coming to an…

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Credit Cards | Travel

Increased Amex Delta Offers end July 6th – and Why You Should Apply Before it is Too Late!

ByAcCounting Your Points July 1, 2016June 4, 2024

There are deals. There are good deals. There are great deals. And then there are deals of the century! The…

The image is an advertisement for the American Express Platinum Card. It highlights the offer of receiving 40,000 membership rewards points. The ad mentions benefits such as a $200 airline fee credit, no foreign transaction fees, and no interest charges if the balance is paid in full each month. The annual fee for the card is $450. There is a button to apply for the card, and links to benefit terms, rates and fees, and a comparison tool. Social media sharing options for Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ are also visible. The image of the Platinum Card itself is prominently displayed.

Credit Cards | Status | Travel

Is the Amex Platinum Card worth the $450 Annual Fee? – Answering Your Question!

ByAcCounting Your Points June 29, 2016June 4, 2024

Great question! While I am open to paying annual fees on credit cards, the points and benefits earned MUST outweigh…

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Travel

Travel Apps to Better your Summer Travel Season!

ByAcCounting Your Points June 27, 2016June 4, 2024

I have a full 6 swipes of iPhone apps in my Travel folder (for all of you Android users out…

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Experiences | Hotel | Hotel Review | Travel

Hotel Review – Conrad Koh Samui

ByAcCounting Your Points June 24, 2016June 4, 2024

Guest Writer Mallory (my wife & Editor-in-Chief) is in charge of AYP today as she gives her full detailed hotel…

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Fare Deal Alert | Travel

Fare Deal – US East Coast to Maui for $594!

ByAcCounting Your Points June 23, 2016June 4, 2024

Is Hawaii on your wish list? If so, now might be the time to book if you’re traveling from East…

Credit

Common Credit Card Myths – Debunked!

ByAcCounting Your Points June 22, 2016June 4, 2024

Let’s play a quick game… …of True or False: Opening a credit card is bad for my credit Carrying a…

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Credit Cards | Monthly Top Cards

AYP List of Top Credit Cards for June 2016!

ByAcCounting Your Points June 20, 2016June 4, 2024

Summertime, and the livin’ is easy! Hey everyone – today marks the first day of summer! Astronomy interlude – summer…

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