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Michelle Couch-Friedman

Michelle Couch-Friedman

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Consumer Reporter, The Points Guy

United States

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.

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I rarely cover food, fashion, or beauty.

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Total articles 552

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

    By Michelle Couch-Friedman Verified · 0

    Apr. 14, 2025

  • How to avoid getting banned for life by a cruise line

    By Michelle Couch-Friedman Verified · The Points Guy

    Apr. 14, 2025

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

    By Michelle Couch-Friedman Verified · 0

    Apr. 14, 2025

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Company Info

The Points Guy

New York, New York, United States

Founded: 2010