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

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
Buying a house in North Carolina: A how-to

From big-city buzz to coastal chill to mountain beauty, the Tar Heel State has loads to offer.

11 min read Jul 13, 2022
How Gen Zers are reshaping credit card marketing

Credit cards that emphasize causes that people care about are gaining traction

3 min read Jun 24, 2022
As rates and prices rise, is it a bad time to get your first credit card?

Your first credit card is the gateway to your financial life as a young adult.

6 min read Jun 24, 2022
2023 cost of living in Hawaii

Living the island life in spectacular Hawaii is a dream — but it does not come cheap.

9 min read Jun 21, 2022
Apple joins buy now, pay later craze with Apple Pay Later

The technology titan’s new BNPL offering is making waves in the market, which is already facing economic and regulatory strains.

4 min read Jun 10, 2022
Gas prices remain high: How can credit cards help you save on travel?

Find out which rewards cards for gas we recommend plus other ways to save on fuel.

5 min read Jun 08, 2022
Is buy now, pay later the future or merely a fad?

Buy now, pay later continues to grow in popularity despite some challenges.

3 min read Jun 03, 2022