Natasha Etzel

About

Natasha is a versatile writer specializing in travel, personal finance, and business content. With extensive experience writing for major brands like Orbitz, NerdWallet, and The Motley Fool, she aims to inspire readers to explore the world while making smart financial decisions. Natasha is available for freelance opportunities and can be contacted at natashaetzelwrites@gmail.com.

Experience

• Contributing Writer · Fast Company2025-04-01 –

  I'm a member of the freelance news writing team. I cover news about business, technology, workplace culture, and innovation.

• Personal Finance Writer | Credit Card Writer | Travel Writer |2015-08-01 –

  I’m a professional travel and financial writer who has written for brands like Orbitz, NerdWallet, The Motley Fool, Fast Company, FlyerTalk, Quicken Loans, and The Points Guy—to name a few. Through my writing, I aim to encourage more people to experience the world around them while making wise financial choices. My areas of specialization include: travel hacks, award travel, debt management, mortgages, refinancing, credit cards, and rewards credit card content.

• Freelance Personal Finance and Credit Cards Writer · The Motley Fool2020-11-01 – 2025-01-01

  - Pitch topic ideas (90% of my work comes from pitching, while 10% of my workload is assigned articles) - Research and write personal finance content that helps consumers make smarter financial decisions - Outline personal finance guidance in an approachable and conversational tone - Effectively juggle multiple assignments and project deadlines - Stay up-to-date on relevant personal finance news - Effectively communicate with managing editors, editors, and compliance team members - Develop and maintain relationships with industry experts and professionals

• Freelance Credit Card and Credit Card Rewards Writer · Newsweek2024-01-01 – 2024-10-01

  I write credit cards and credit card rewards content for the Newsweek Vault team. Most of my work is assigned to me.

• Freelance Credit Card Writer · USA TODAY Blueprint2023-07-01 – 2024-10-01

  I write about credit cards and credit card rewards for the USA TODAY Blueprint team. Some of my work is assigned to me, while a smaller percentage is content that I pitch.

• Freelance Credit Cards Travel Rewards Writer · NerdWallet2019-12-01 – 2023-11-01

  - Research and write travel and credit card articles - Teach readers how to use credit cards to travel the world more affordably - Outline tips in an approachable and conversational tone - Stay up-to-date on relevant travel and credit card industry news - Effectively communicate with various team members, including managing editors and editors - Develop relationships with industry experts and professionals

• English as a Foreign Language Instructor · English as a Foreign Language Instructor2014-11-01 – 2016-10-01

  I have experience teaching elementary, middle, and high school students in South Korea. During my first year, I worked with elementary school students. I then taught the middle school and high school level. - Created lesson plans based on curriculum guidelines - Taught the English language with a focus on improving grammar - Maintained excellent classroom management skills to keep students engaged - Educated students while also finding ways to entertain them - Found new ways to improve communication with students and fellow Korean staff members

Education

• Point Park UniversityBachelor of Arts, Advertising and Public Relations
• TEFL/TESOL Certification

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