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 gross rent?

Gross rent is the total amount it costs to rent a home — but it can get complicated if the landlord is advertising a net-effective rate.

2 min read Oct 28, 2022
$fractional ownership$

What is fractional ownership?

It offers more advantages than a timeshare — but potentially more headaches too.

2 min read Oct 28, 2022
Buying a house in Houston: A how-to

Navigating a market where prices, like the town itself, are all over the map.

6 min read Oct 28, 2022
5 ways to save for an unexpected job loss

Here’s how to financially prepare for the possibility of sudden unemployment.

4 min read Sep 28, 2022
Popularity of cryptocurrency plummets among millennials in 2022

Crypto is a high-risk investment that many are growing less comfortable with.

4 min read Sep 28, 2022
Selling a home in Connecticut

A persistent imbalance between supply and demand makes it a good time to sell in Connecticut. Here’s everything to know.

8 min read Sep 27, 2022
Buying a house in Connecticut: A how-to

With prices increasing and days on market shrinking, it’s a tricky time to be a Connecticut homebuyer.

9 min read Sep 27, 2022
How much should I spend on rent?

For many, it comes down to budget and priorities.

4 min read Sep 27, 2022