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

Rentals and renovations: 5 easy, economical remodels for a home you don’t own

Don’t invest a lot, but still improve the place — especially if you plan to stay a while.

4 min read Apr 15, 2022
What is DeFi? A beginner’s guide to decentralized finance

DeFi is a new vision of finance that is based on peer-to-peer payments through blockchain.

6 min read Apr 15, 2022
4 things your teenager should know about money

We have a few suggestions on how to help your teenager learn personal finance and what you can teach them.

3 min read Apr 14, 2022
How many bank accounts should you have?

Learn about the benefits of having multiple bank accounts and what to look for.

4 min read Apr 14, 2022
What is tangible personal property?

Your house is not tangible personal property, but the items within it are. From artwork to jewelry, find out more about what is considered tangible property.

3 min read Apr 14, 2022
Best of Genesis Financial Solutions card services

Genesis Financial Solutions provides credit card options for those with poor credit.

3 min read Apr 06, 2022
Comparing Visa and Discover cards

Visa and Discover get a lot of attention due to their popularity and perks, yet they don’t quite work the same.

6 min read Mar 31, 2022
Edfinancial Services faces penalties after misleading borrowers about student loan forgiveness

The servicer often provided false information to borrowers asking about forgiveness.

2 min read Mar 30, 2022