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

Gas prices remain high: How can credit cards help you save on travel?

Find out which rewards cards for gas we recommend plus other ways to save on fuel.

5 min read Jun 08, 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
United Airlines no longer accepts credit or debit cards on board

To make in-flight purchases, United fliers now have to preload a card in their account

4 min read May 27, 2022
Survey: 39 million U.S. adults feel pressured to overspend on celebratory events this year

As the cost of everyday goods continues to rise, many Americans are feeling increased financial pressure and are less likely to spend big on celebrations like weddings.

3 min read May 25, 2022
What are contactless credit cards?

Contactless payments are becoming more common as consumers become familiar with the no-touch form of payment.

4 min read May 23, 2022
How Gen Zers can use credit cards to plan a vacation

As Gen Zers start exploring their financial independence, here are a few tips that can help minimize the cost of their next vacation.

5 min read May 19, 2022
2023 Cost of Living in Austin, Texas

Consistently voted one of the best places to live in the U.S., Austin receives top marks for its quality of life and job prospects, among other factors.

6 min read May 18, 2022
What is extreme house hacking?

Think of it as a cross between running an Airbnb and being a landlord.

5 min read May 18, 2022