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 to destroy a metal credit card
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Best credit cards with sign-up bonuses of 100,000+ points: Are they worth it?
We’ll break down the best cards with welcome offers of 100,000 points or more.
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Best travel credit cards with no annual fee for 2023
These cards can help you save on travel expenses without racking up fees.
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How to get parent PLUS loan forgiveness
Parents have limited options for forgiveness, but it’s still possible.
2 min read Feb 08, 2023 -
Health professions student loans: What they are and how to apply
Health professions loans come with low interest rates and long grace periods.
4 min read Feb 08, 2023 -
Best credit cards for paying taxes in 2023
Which credit cards are best for paying taxes?
7 min read Jan 25, 2023 -
Best credit cards with cellphone insurance
Theft, loss or damage to your phone can happen — consider a card that will cover it.
5 min read Jan 25, 2023 -
Credit card debt and interest rates are both heading toward record highs
After plummeting in 2020, credit card balances and rates are moving sharply higher.
5 min read Jan 06, 2023
