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.
Education
Honors Bilingual Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Psychology, York University
Expertise
Finance Writing, Content Strategy
Highlight
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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Are business credit card payments tax deductible?
Credit card payments themselves aren’t deductible, but the business expenses you charge to your card, plus qualifying interest and fees, may be tax deductible.
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Credit card interest: What is is and how it works
Credit card interest is the cost charged when you carry a balance past your due date, based on your APR and daily balance. Paying in full prevents these charges.
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When does Bank of America report to credit bureaus?
Bank of America reports to personal and business credit bureaus once a month, usually within 30–45 days after your statement closes.
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How to get a business credit card with bad personal credit
To get a business credit card with bad personal credit, use secured cards or revenue-based corporate cards and build business credit through EIN & vendor lines.
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Chase Business Credit Card requirements and approval guide
Find out the credit score, income, and documentation you need to qualify for a Chase business credit card and how approval decisions are made.
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Requirements to apply for a Capital One Business Credit Card
Learn the requirements to apply for a Capital One business credit card, including documents you'll need, pre-qualification, and what happens after you submit.