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

Are travel cards still useful even if you don’t travel much?

Savvy spenders can stack up points on their travel cards for later in the year.

4 min read Aug 31, 2022
What happens to mortgage rates in a recession?

Here’s what we know from past cycle turns.

3 min read Aug 08, 2022
What is a cottage-style home?

Everything you need to know about living in the original tiny house.

4 min read Aug 05, 2022
Becoming a landlord: Do you have what it takes?

It can be tempting to jump into the rental-income game. But are you cut out to be a landlord?

5 min read Aug 05, 2022
What is a split-level house?

This avatar of suburban Mid-Century Modern architecture can be a bargain today.

5 min read Aug 05, 2022
What is a barndominium?

How to tell if this trendy rural housing option is for you.

6 min read Jul 27, 2022
The Amex Blue Cash Everyday Card gets a makeover, with new bonus categories and statement credits

There’s been no shortage of credit card launches and refreshes as issuers scramble to meet consumers’ evolving spending habits in a unique economic environment. This time around, the Blue Cash Everyday® [...]

2 min read Jul 14, 2022
How home sellers can start a bidding war

Multiple offers give home sellers more options. What can you do to jump-start a bidding war?

3 min read Jul 13, 2022