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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  • eCapital

    eCapital focuses on alternative business financing for small and medium-sized businesses. Its main products include asset-based financing and several types of accounts receivable financing.

    Apr 26, 2024

  • Fundbox

    Backd is an online lender that offers fast, short-term loans to business owners with a credit score of 600 and above. Our Backd small business loans review has all the details.

    Apr 26, 2024

  • Fundible

    Fundible uses in-house financing and a network of partners with a goal to help small businesses that often get denied with traditional banks. Check out our Fundible small business loans review to learn more.

    Apr 26, 2024

  • Lendistry

    Lendistry, an online-based CDFI, offers term loans and non-revolving lines of credit to business owners in underserved communities. Check out our Lendistry Business loans review to learn more

    Apr 26, 2024