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

How to create a home office outdoors

It’ll take more than a lawn chair. Here’s your guide to the ultimate external workspace.

4 min read Jun 08, 2022
FAQs about smart blinds and window shades

Key questions to ask when smart window-shopping.

4 min read Jun 07, 2022
Is buy now, pay later the future or merely a fad?

Buy now, pay later continues to grow in popularity despite some challenges.

3 min read Jun 03, 2022
How to dispute a credit card charge

Unauthorized use, billing errors and complaints are covered by two laws. Here’s what you need to know.

7 min read May 26, 2022
Making your bathroom modern: Ideas that’ll enhance your enjoyment and your home’s value

Take the room from drab to up-to-date, and make it a selling point for your home.

5 min read May 26, 2022
2023 Cost of Living in Seattle

Seattle offers easy access to water, mountains and numerous national parks. It’s also home to many huge and well-known corporations.

8 min read May 25, 2022
3 crypto scams that could cost you thousands

Scammers are rife in the world of cryptocurrency — here’s what to watch out for.

6 min read May 25, 2022
How to budget for a home renovation

Place projects in three broad buckets — categories that help you prioritize and plan.

4 min read May 25, 2022