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Consumer Reporter, The Points Guy

Michelle Couch-Friedman

Verified

Consumer Reporter, The Points Guy

United States

Beats

Primary beats

TravelTechnologycrime and justice

Secondary beats

PoliticsHuman interest and public interest storiesPolice BeatState PoliticsEducationTechnology and motorsLaw FirmAviationCase StudiesNewsTech NewsEmerging TechnologyCollege BasketballLaw FirmsChildren and family issuesNew Technologies

Biography

Michelle is an experienced investigative consumer reporter, advocate, mediator, service journalist, travel writer, and trained psychotherapist. She is the founder and CEO of ConsumerRescue.org. Michelle is also the ombudsman columnist at The Points Guy and the former executive director of Elliott Advocacy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to consumer advocacy. During her six years managing all operational aspects of that nonprofit, she mediated thousands of cases between consumers and businesses. She successfully retrieved hundreds of thousands of dollars for those who contacted her. Michelle’s tips and advice for consumers have been cited in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Travel & Leisure, CNBC, CNN, CNT, Travel Weekly, Cruise Critic, Reader’s Digest, Newsweek, and other media outlets. She is a public speaker and often appears on television, providing guidance and insight into many issues, focusing heavily on travel-related topics. When she is not busy fiercely defending consumers, she’s sure to be exploring the world with her family.

Final Covers

Doesn’t Cover

I rarely cover food, fashion, or beauty.

Journalist Type

Reporter

Seniority Positions

Consumer Reporter

Industries

Online Media

Medium Formats

The Points Guy

Content

Total articles 552

  • Available on paid plans

    Is UTOvacation a scam tour operator? This ex-customer says "yes!"

    By Michelle Couch-Friedman Verified

    Apr. 14, 2025

  • Available on paid plans

    How to avoid getting banned for life by a cruise line

    By Michelle Couch-Friedman Verified

    Apr. 14, 2025

  • Available on paid plans

    How these 4 cruisers got banned by cruise lines for life — and how to avoid their fate | Flipboard

    By Michelle Couch-Friedman Verified

    Apr. 14, 2025

As seen in

The Points Guy,Elliott Report,Our Community Now,Consumer Rescue,Medium,Newsbreak,Fodor'S Travel,The Points Guy UK,Flipboard,MSN (US)

Company Info

The Points Guy

The Points Guy (TPG) is a travel media platform founded in 2010 by Brian Kelly, aimed at helping travelers maximize their points and miles. Headquartered in New York City, TPG has established itself as a global brand known for its expertise in the aviation, hotel, cruise, credit card, and loyalty industries. TPG offers a variety of services, including comprehensive travel guides, hotel and airline reviews, and insights on credit cards and loyalty programs. The platform also provides tools and calculators to assist users in maximizing their travel rewards. TPG keeps its audience informed about the latest travel news and trends, catering to both novice and experienced travelers. The company is recognized for its social impact initiatives and has received multiple awards for its journalism and contributions to the travel community.

New York, New York, United States

Founded: 2010




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