Harlan Vaughn
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Harlan Vaughn’s Biography
Read Full Bio →Harlan Vaughn, lead editor, brings over a decade of experience to the credit cards and travel rewards team at Bankrate. His deep understanding of credit cards fuels his passion for travel strategies.
With millions of points and miles redeemed for travel, Harlan has used credit card rewards to visit incredible destinations including Iceland, Japan, Hawaii, New Zealand and Chile. Now, as a dad of three, he’s committed to helping others maximize their credit card rewards and benefits, with a backg…
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Interview
See all 13 answers →What was your first job as a journalist?
I was a ghostwriter for Million Mile Secrets, a now-defunct points blog.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Hehe, yes. I had one growing up. I believe it was a "word processor."
How is social media changing news?
It's definitely moving more quickly. But there's also a lot of misinformation getting added faster, too.