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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Can a bank cancel my dead parent’s credit card if I have power of attorney?
A card issuer will shut down a credit card account when the primary cardholder dies.
3 min read Jan 23, 2023 -
U.S. Bank set to launch new mid-tier business travel card, the Business Altitude Connect
The U.S. Bank Business Altitude Connect World Elite Mastercard joins three other business cards currently available from the issuer.
3 min read Jan 19, 2023 -
Recession-proof your finances, pay off credit card debt now
Paying off your credit card debt now can make you more financially resilient later.
5 min read Jan 05, 2023 -
What is the average credit limit for Americans?
How credit limits in the U.S. vary by age and region
5 min read Dec 22, 2022 -
My card issuer charged me for “card present” transaction fraud
Can “card present” fraud take place without an actual card?
4 min read Dec 21, 2022 -
Credit card extended warranties: How do they work?
Learn how to lengthen the coverage period on your next big purchase.
5 min read Dec 08, 2022 -
What does it mean when your credit card application is pending?
Credit card issuers occasionally need extra time to accept or decline a credit card application. Here’s what you need to know about a pending application.
4 min read Dec 07, 2022 -
What happens if my card payment is returned?
Returned card payments can bring on a variety of fees and may harm your credit.
2 min read Dec 07, 2022
