AcCounting Your Points, Author at AcCounting Your Points

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Word to the Wise – Don’t Carry a Credit Card Balance!

ByAcCounting Your Points May 25, 2016June 4, 2024

Credit cards are wonderful. I love them very much. They have earned me an exorbitant amount of points and miles…

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Hotel | Hotel Review | Travel

Hotel Review – Four Seasons Singapore

ByAcCounting Your Points May 23, 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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Credit Cards | Earning | Travel

Is the Capital One Venture Card Any Good?

ByAcCounting Your Points May 20, 2016June 4, 2024

I see more Capital One credit card commercials than all of the other card issuers combined. Watch one televised sporting…

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Credit Cards | Earning | Monthly Top Cards | Starter Guide

AYP List of Top Credit Cards for May 2016!

ByAcCounting Your Points May 18, 2016June 4, 2024

A new month means a new AYP List of Top Credit Cards! I have a good feeling about May… especially…

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Credit Cards

Saving with American Express Amex Offers!

ByAcCounting Your Points May 16, 2016June 4, 2024

I love being an American Express cardholder. While I initially apply for American Express cards for the lucrative sign-up bonuses,…

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Fare Deal Alert | Travel

Fare Deal Alert – Washington DC to Dublin, Ireland $317!

ByAcCounting Your Points May 13, 2016June 4, 2024

Dublin on your mind!? There are some awesome economy fares for $317 or less from Washington DC to Dublin, Ireland with Delta…

Credit Cards | Experiences | Redemption | Travel

Step-by-Step Booking Singapore Suites!

ByAcCounting Your Points May 12, 2016June 4, 2024

Tuesday I provided a full review of my experience flying Singapore Airlines Suites Class and mentioned how achievable it was with…

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Credit Cards | Flight Review | Redemption | Travel

Flight Review – Singapore Airlines Suites Class New York to Frankfurt

ByAcCounting Your Points May 9, 2016June 4, 2024

I had the pleasure of flying Singapore Suites on the New York (JFK) – Frankfurt (FRA) route with my wife this…

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Credit Cards | Travel

STOP Paying Baggage Fees!

ByAcCounting Your Points May 6, 2016June 4, 2024

The airline companies are making money… to the tune of $25.6 billion in profits in 2015! While low fuel costs…

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Earning

Mother’s Day = Point & Miles Opportunity

ByAcCounting Your Points May 4, 2016June 4, 2024

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8th. It is a great opportunity to honor all the mothers in our lives… and…

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