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

Survey: Fed seen aggressively hiking rates above 5% in 2023

Economists expect more rate hikes than the Fed itself.

4 min read Jan 04, 2023
Survey: The U.S. economy has a 64% chance of entering a recession this year

Experts say no other downturn has been so widely predicted.

4 min read Jan 04, 2023
Northern states tend to have higher credit scores

Your credit score is a measure of financial responsibility. These states have the highest average credit scores.

4 min read Dec 23, 2022
Should you apply for a new credit card during the holidays?

Here are some tips for applying for a credit card during the holidays.

3 min read Nov 17, 2022
Capital One and Uber partnership brings cardholders 10% back on Uber and Uber Eats, Uber One membership

Capital One’s new partnership with Uber brings more benefits to various cardholders.

2 min read Nov 16, 2022
Best airline credit cards for priority boarding

Many top airline credit cards offer priority boarding as a benefit.

6 min read Nov 10, 2022
Earn big this holiday season with a rewards credit card

Using a cash-back or rewards credit card can help you rack up points on your holiday spending.

6 min read Nov 08, 2022
Cost of living in San Diego 2023

This popular city’s year-round sunshine, picturesque coastline and outdoor lifestyle come at a steep price.

5 min read Nov 07, 2022