7 tips for traveling with friends using travel rewards
Booking travel with friends can be tricky when using different rewards programs.
8 min read
Nov 08, 2024
Cathleen McCarthy
Former Senior Editor, Credit Cards
EXPERTISE
- Rewards strategy
- Small business marketing
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of arts degree in journalism, the University of Maryland
Highlights
- Journalist published in dozens of magazines, newspapers and websites
- Founder and editor of The Jewelry Loupe
- Speaker and writer specializing in small-business marketing, travel and credit
Experience
After receiving her B.A. in magazine journalism from the University of Maryland, Cathleen worked as a staff editor for consumer and trade magazines before becoming a full-time freelance writer.
Her stories on design, travel and business have appeared in dozens of publications including the Washington Post, Town & Country, Wall Street Journal, Marie Claire, Fodor’s Travel, Departures and The Writer. In 2009, she launched The Jewelry Loupe, a magazine-style blog that now has more than 25,000 followers around the world. Cathleen writes and speaks about marketing creative small businesses.
Media
"Opening a Storefront" for the Jewelry Business Forum last month and building a brand at NYNOW last year.
Business
Blog: https://thejewelryloupe.com
Instagram: http://instagram.com/thejewelryloupe/
Facebook: http://facebook.com/thejewelryloupe
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejewelryloupe
Cathleen's latest articles
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How I combined Amex rewards to book a trip for two to Greece
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Credit bureaus report incorrect information about identity theft
If you have been a victim of identity theft and had accounts opened in your name, the FCRA allows you to ask credit bureaus to stop reporting on these illegal accounts.
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How Gen Z consumers are using their credit cards
Here’s how younger consumers, part of the Gen Z generation, feel about credit cards and how they’re using them compared to older generations.
3 min read Jun 02, 2022 -
Capital One Quicksilver Student Cash Rewards Credit Card: Ideal for traveling students
Whether you’re an international student, like to travel a lot, or have plans to complete that semester abroad, here are key features of the Quicksilver Student Cash Rewards card you should know abou [...]
3 min read May 25, 2022 -
How to save on cosmetic procedures using your credit card
If you’re planning to splurge for a cosmetic procedure, a credit card can offer a line of credit to pay it off.
6 min read May 23, 2022 -
CFPB alleges TransUnion lured consumers with dark patterns
Digital dark patterns, such as those the CFPB alleges TransUnion engaged in, seek to market to consumers by misleading them.
3 min read May 20, 2022 -
How to use a settlement or judgment to pay off debt and improve credit
When you receive money from a legal settlement or judgment, you will want to make a plan to spend it wisely. Paying off expensive debt and improving your credit is a smart start. Once done, you’re free [...]
6 min read May 12, 2022 -
Can a hotel charge my credit card for damage I didn’t cause?
A reader says a hotel charged his credit card for smoking in his room. He disagrees and says he didn’t. What should he do?
3 min read May 09, 2022
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Credit cards that offer purchase protection
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The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express
The Blue Business®️ Plus Credit Card from American Express as a decent interest-free period and an acceptable welcome offer for a card with no annual fee.
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How to get a refund for a fraudulent credit card transaction
Do you see a transaction on your credit card statement that you don’t recognize?
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Do American Express Membership Rewards points expire?
The American Express Membership Rewards program is known for its flexibility and points value.
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The history of home (un)affordability
A look at the history of home prices, interest rates and more in the U.S. housing market.
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7 proven strategies to identify potential breakout stocks and boost your investment portfolio
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What are mutual funds?
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