Reena Thomas
Finance Writer and Editor
Reena Thomas, Ph.D., is a freelance finance writer and editor. With over a decade of experience in publishing, she's edited content across personal finance, healthcare, and education. Previously, she worked for Bankrate, CreditCards.com, NurseJournal, Voyager Expanded Learning, and Rockefeller University Press. She also taught as a tenure-track college English instructor after receiving her doctorate.
Education
Reena holds a Ph.D. in English Literature from the University of Arizona. She received her Master's in English Literature from the University of Dallas, and her Bachelor's in English Literature from Cornell University.
Articles by Reena Thomas
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Catalog management in procurement: A complete guide
Catalog management in procurement organizes approved products, services, suppliers, and negotiated pricing so employees buy compliantly and at contract rates.
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Invoice vs. bill: What's the difference?
An invoice is a formal payment request with deferred terms sent by a seller. A bill is that same document from the buyer's perspective, usually due immediately.
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Corporate travel planning: Reduce costs and improve efficiency
Corporate travel planning organizes, manages, and optimizes employee business trips to control costs, enforce policy, and keep travelers safe and productive.
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What is business travel? Definition, types, and expenses
Business travel is any work-related trip that takes an employee away from home for at least a day, covering client visits, conferences, expenses & tax rules.
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Vendor payment process explained in 5 steps
The vendor payment process is the end-to-end workflow to receive, approve, pay, and reconcile vendor invoices across ACH, wire, virtual card, and check.
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How to get a business credit card without a business
You can get a business credit card without a business by applying as a sole proprietor with your SSN, since issuers count income-earning work as a business.