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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What is a travel management company (TMC)?
A travel management company (TMC) books and manages corporate travel, enforces travel policy at booking, negotiates supplier rates, and supports travelers 24/7.
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Available funds report: What it is and how to build one
An available funds report shows the cash a business can deploy now, after commitments. The right inputs, sequence, and cadence keep that number accurate.
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Incidental expenses: Definition, examples, and tax rules
Incidental expenses are small, unplanned business costs like tips, parking, and Wi-Fi fees, with a $5-a-day federal incidentals rate and IRS receipt rules.
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How to get preapproved for a Chase card
Chase preapproval is a soft-inquiry screen that shows which Chase credit cards you're likely to qualify for, with no credit score impact until you apply.
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Capital One Spark business credit limit by card type
Capital One sets Spark business credit limits at approval from personal credit and business finances, and the Spark Cash Plus has no preset spending limit.
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Digital wallet vs. credit card: Which should you use?
A digital wallet stores payment credentials and uses tokenization and biometrics, while a credit card provides a line of credit for purchases and rewards.