Robert Thorpe

Editor, Personal Finance
Ribbon EXPERTISE
  • Small business loans
  • Business grants
  • Bad credit loans
  • Credit cards
  • Cash back credit cards
  • Travel credit cards
Education EDUCATION
  • Master of Arts in Communication, Johns Hopkins University
  • Bachelor of Arts (English) with a minor in psychology from the University of Massachusetts

 

As an editor for Bankrate, Robert Thorpe is passionate about providing content that helps readers make great financial decisions. He currently focuses on helping business owners find affordable loans. His work covers various topics, including SBA loans, small business grants, equipment loans, and business loans for bad credit. It is especially rewarding for him when he helps people in underserved communities get the necessary capital to start or grow their businesses.

In the past, Robert has written and edited credit card content for several Red Ventures brands, including Bankrate, CreditCards.com, and The Points Guy. He has 11 cash back credit cards and enjoys showing people how to maximize rewards to fight inflation. He also has experience researching and reviewing credit cards that help people save on travel costs.

In addition to Red Ventures, Robert has written and edited for the Motley Fool, covering personal finance topics, which include credit cards, personal loans, auto and homeowners insurance, and cryptocurrency.

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Robert's latest articles

  • JetBlue Business Card Review

    The JetBlue Business Card has a great rewards structure for a business owner who travels frequently and lives near one of the airline's hubs. Discover whether it's the right card for your business.

    Mar 28, 2024
  • Bankrate awards 2024 small business loans banner featuring a hand holding a credit card that is hovering over a card reader

    The Best Small Business Services 2024

    With traditional, online and alternative lenders and financing available to small business owners, determining which is best can be challenging. Bankrate’s team of small business loan experts reviewed over 30 lenders nationwide to find the best options for your business

    Jan 08, 2024

  • SBA business loans

    SBA small business loans are issued by private lenders like banks, CDFIs and nonprofit community lenders. But they’re backed by the federal government and can provide low-interest loans and lines of credit to many types of small business owners.

    Dec 18, 2023