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

Selling a home in Connecticut

A persistent imbalance between supply and demand makes it a good time to sell in Connecticut. Here’s everything to know.

8 min read Sep 27, 2022
Buying a house in Connecticut: A how-to

With prices increasing and days on market shrinking, it’s a tricky time to be a Connecticut homebuyer.

9 min read Sep 27, 2022
How much should I spend on rent?

For many, it comes down to budget and priorities.

4 min read Sep 27, 2022
Survey: With rising rates, here’s where experts say to invest now

How should investors act with markets in a downtrend that could continue for much longer?

5 min read Sep 27, 2022
Survey: 10-year Treasury yield to hold steady over the next year, experts say

Analysts were almost evenly split between those expecting higher rates and lower rates.

4 min read Sep 27, 2022
Survey: Analysts foresee 12% rise in stock market over next 12 months

This group of experts foresees a 12 percent increase in the S&P 500 over the next 12 months.

6 min read Sep 27, 2022
Buying a house in Pennsylvania: A how-to

Pennsylvania is a big state. The process — and price tag — of buying a house here is different depending on where in PA you want to call home.

9 min read Sep 07, 2022
Do home inspections check for asbestos?

In homes built before 1980, asbestos may be present and may be a problem.

3 min read Sep 07, 2022