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 install a kitchen faucet

It’s one of the rare plumbing jobs even a novice DIY-er can do.

4 min read May 18, 2022
An unheralded yet lucrative cash back card

You may not have heard of the Shop Your Way Mastercard, but it’s a cash back card that’s worth considering.

3 min read May 13, 2022
How to invest in emerging industries

Be careful to separate the hype from the legitimate potential of companies in emerging industries.

7 min read May 12, 2022
Pros and cons of credit card forbearance

What you need to know if you are before putting your card’s balance in forbearance.

4 min read May 05, 2022
What is caveat emptor in real estate?

This commonly used phrase in real estate typically serves as a warning that a property is being sold as-is — flaws and all.

2 min read May 04, 2022
Federal Reserve raises interest rates by a half point to fight soaring inflation

The Fed is withdrawing stimulus at the fastest pace in decades.

7 min read May 04, 2022
How does payment history affect your credit score?

Learn more about how your payment history impacts your credit score.

4 min read Apr 22, 2022
New 2 percent cash back card comes with intriguing extras

Learn more about the new 2 percent cash back card and its benefits, the Bread Cashback American Express Card.

3 min read Apr 15, 2022