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 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
Buying amid affordability squeeze? Here’s how homebuyers can cope

If you’re stretching to buy a home, here are some tips.

7 min read May 23, 2022
What does contingent mean in real estate?

What are contingent listings, and are they still worth looking at when you’re searching for a new home?

6 min read May 20, 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
What is direct indexing and how does it work?

Once reserved mainly for institutions and the wealthy, here’s what to know about this potential tax-saving investment approach.

4 min read May 18, 2022
5 ways to expand the housing supply

Builders are getting creative in attempts to address affordability pressures.

4 min read May 17, 2022