Robert Thorpe

Editor, Personal Finance
Ribbon Icon EXPERTISE
  • Small business loans
  • Business grants
  • Bad credit loans
  • Credit cards
  • Cash back credit cards
  • Travel credit cards
Education Icon 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

  • Bankrate Awards - Best Credit Cards 2023

    Credit cards

    Find the best credit cards for this year and see which make sense for your goals and spending habits. Find cards for everyday use, travel, dining and more.

    5 min read Jan 10, 2023

  • Best Bad Credit Business Loans

    Having a FICO credit score under 630 can make finding business loans difficult — but it’s not impossible. Find our favorite bad credit business loans below.

    22 min read Oct 28, 2021

  • Best Banks for Small Business Loans

    Do you want to use a traditional bank to get a small business loan? Here is Bankrate’s list of top picks and important details you should know.

    22 min read Oct 28, 2021

  • Best Unsecured Business Loans

    Our top picks for the best unsecured business loans come with key features like competitive interest rates and relaxed eligibility.

    17 min read Oct 28, 2021