Author: AcCounting Your Points

Marriott Acquired Starwood – How to Transfer Points, Status Match and More

September 26, 2016

As of September 24, 2016, the much anticipated Marriott-Starwood acquisition was officially closed! And with that transaction comes the tall task of integrating the various rewards programs of the Starwood, Ritz-Carlton and Marriott hotel groups. Well, at least I thought it would be a tall task. But much to my surprise, Marriott and Starwood (on … More Marriott Acquired Starwood – How to Transfer Points, Status Match and More

Is Your Old School Points Strategy Costing You Money?

September 22, 2016

Over time, rewards programs have evolved and become more intricate and complicated. By the same token, rewards programs have also become significantly more flexible, and with that flexibility, even more rewarding! Unfortunately for many, thoughts and actions regarding points and miles have not evolved at the same pace as these rewards programs, and many individuals … More Is Your Old School Points Strategy Costing You Money?

How Can the Chase Sapphire Reserve Gain Me Access to Airport Lounges?

September 20, 2016

I absolutely love air travel and love just about everything that comes with it! I love the airport and seeing all the planes, and most of all love the notion that I can be in an airport in Tampa, Florida and be just a few plane rides away from any one place in the entire … More How Can the Chase Sapphire Reserve Gain Me Access to Airport Lounges?

Funny Business on your Credit Card? How to Dispute a Charge with Chase Bank!

September 16, 2016

Throughout the month I make it a habit to frequently login to my online credit card accounts to review activity. I prefer to review my accounts this way, rather than at the end of the month when my statement appears because I find it much easier to identify incorrect charges to my account earlier on. … More Funny Business on your Credit Card? How to Dispute a Charge with Chase Bank!

Don’t Let the Chase 5/24 Rule Stop You – Apply for the Chase Sapphire Reserve In-branch!

September 14, 2016

The Chase Sapphire Reserve is THE flavor of the week credit card! All we keep hearing is “The CSR this, the CSR that” – it has been the most popular card release that I have ever seen… Due to an insanely large amount of applicants, Chase even ran out of the unique metal material from … More Don’t Let the Chase 5/24 Rule Stop You – Apply for the Chase Sapphire Reserve In-branch!

Earn a Profit on MasterCard Gift Cards at Office Depot/Office Max

September 7, 2016

That’s right – a PROFIT! Ok, so it is not much profit, but it is still making money! What’s the deal? Office Depot and Office Max are currently running a sale on MasterCard gift cards! For every $300 in gift cards you will receive an instant $15 rebate (taken at the register). When is the … More Earn a Profit on MasterCard Gift Cards at Office Depot/Office Max

Easy Way to Meet Minimum Spend & Earn $50 (or More) with a PNC Checking Account!

August 31, 2016

Hey, You! Have you recently opened up a new credit card (like the Chase Sapphire Reserve, perhaps)!? Yes? Well good for you! And now that you have your card in hand, I am fairly certain that you will be spending the next few months trying to meet the minimum spend requirements for that credit card … More Easy Way to Meet Minimum Spend & Earn $50 (or More) with a PNC Checking Account!

Reader Question – Should I Downgrade the Chase Sapphire Preferred to get the New Chase Sapphire Reserve?

August 29, 2016

A friend of mine asked me a question this week that I thought was worth posting on the interwebs for all to reference: “So riddle me this Derek, I’ve had the Chase Sapphire Preferred (CSP) for about 6 months so far but am looking to apply for the new Chase Sapphire Reserve (CSR) card… Will … More Reader Question – Should I Downgrade the Chase Sapphire Preferred to get the New Chase Sapphire Reserve?