Ali Mercieca
Former Finance Writer and Editor, Ramp
Prior to Ramp, Ali worked with Robinhood on the editorial strategy for their financial literacy articles and with Nearside, an online banking platform, overseeing their banking and finance blog. Ali holds a B.A. in Psychology and Philosophy from York University and can be found writing about editorial content strategy and SEO on her Substack.
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Education
Honors Bilingual Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Psychology, York University
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Finance Writing, Content Strategy
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Read Ali's case study about the content strategy for Nearside's small business banking blog on her Substack.
Articles by Ali Mercieca
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How to get preapproved for a Chase card
Chase credit card preapproval is a soft-inquiry screening that shows your likelihood of approval for specific Chase cards without affecting your credit score.
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Expenses in accounting: Definition, types, and examples
Expenses in accounting are costs incurred during a period that reduce equity through asset outflows or liability incurrences and lower net income.
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Incidental expenses: Types, tax rules, and tips
Incidental expenses are minor, often unexpected costs that arise during business travel or operations, like tips, parking fees, and Wi-Fi charges.
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What is a travel management company (TMC)?
A travel management company (TMC) manages corporate travel, including booking, policy enforcement, expense tracking, and traveler support.
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Provisional credit: Definition and how it works
Provisional credit is a temporary deposit your bank issues while investigating a disputed or fraudulent transaction, protecting your cash flow during review.
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How credit card rewards work: Points, miles, and cash back
Credit card rewards are incentives earned on purchases—typically points, miles, or cashback—that can be redeemed for travel, statement credits, and other perks.