Cathleen McCarthy

Former Senior Editor, Credit Cards

EXPERTISE

Rewards strategy
Small business marketing

EDUCATION

Bachelor of arts degree in journalism, the University of Maryland

Highlights

Journalist published in dozens of magazines, newspapers and websites
Founder and editor of The Jewelry Loupe
Speaker and writer specializing in small-business marketing, travel and credit

Experience

After receiving her B.A. in magazine journalism from the University of Maryland, Cathleen worked as a staff editor for consumer and trade magazines before becoming a full-time freelance writer.

Her stories on design, travel and business have appeared in dozens of publications including the Washington Post, Town & Country, Wall Street Journal, Marie Claire, Fodor’s Travel, Departures and The Writer. In 2009, she launched The Jewelry Loupe, a magazine-style blog that now has more than 25,000 followers around the world. Cathleen writes and speaks about marketing creative small businesses.

Media

"Opening a Storefront" for the Jewelry Business Forum last month and building a brand at NYNOW last year.

Business

Blog: https://thejewelryloupe.com
Instagram: http://instagram.com/thejewelryloupe/
Facebook: http://facebook.com/thejewelryloupe
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejewelryloupe

Cathleen's latest articles

What is a bank statement?

Knowing how to read your bank account statement can nip problems in the bud. Here’s our guide.

4 min read Jul 12, 2022
Does getting denied for a credit card hurt your credit score?

Hard inquiries temporarily ding your credit score, but with the right steps, your credit score will rebound in no time.

5 min read Jul 01, 2022
How Gen Zers are reshaping credit card marketing

Credit cards that emphasize causes that people care about are gaining traction

3 min read Jun 24, 2022
As rates and prices rise, is it a bad time to get your first credit card?

Your first credit card is the gateway to your financial life as a young adult.

6 min read Jun 24, 2022
How to qualify and apply for your first credit card

Find out how to qualify and apply for your first card once you’re ready.

4 min read Jun 22, 2022
What is home appreciation in real estate?

The housing market’s astronomical gains the past few years made increasing your home’s value relatively easy.

3 min read Jun 21, 2022
2023 cost of living in Hawaii

Living the island life in spectacular Hawaii is a dream — but it does not come cheap.

9 min read Jun 21, 2022
How to invest in art

Investing in art comes with the potential for significant gains, but it also carries unique risks.

5 min read Jun 21, 2022