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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  • A smiling coffee shop owner leans over the counter, working on a laptop.

    Best easy business loans of 2023

    Some of the best easy business loan lenders include Lendio, OnDeck, Fundible and Accion Opportunity Fund. These lenders have lower eligibility requirements and offer a variety of loan types.

    10 min read Oct 11, 2023
  • A young, smiling entrepreneur is outdoors at her garden center, holding a container full of potted flowers.

    Farm loans

    Farm loans can provide financing for various agricultural needs, including land purchase, equipment, and operational costs.

    9 min read Oct 09, 2023