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Put money back in your wallet on each eligible purchase using the best cash back credit cards available from Bankrate's partners.
Dec 05, 2023
Mariah Ackary
Former Editor, credit cards
EXPERTISE
- Credit cards
- Small business
EDUCATION
- University of South Carolina
About the author
Mariah Ackary is a personal finance writer specializing in small businesses and credit. Her work has been cited by media including Fortune, The New York Times, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. Mariah is a lifelong writer. She hopes to make personal finance education easier and more approachable through her research and advice.
Mariah earned her bachelor’s degree in public relations with a minor in business administration from the School of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of South Carolina in 2019.
Mariah's latest articles
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Survey: More Americans are carrying debt, and many of them don’t know their APRs
Over a third of U.S. adults carry credit card debt, up from 29 percent last year.
5 min read Jan 10, 2023 -
Balance transfer competition is heating up
Competition for credit card balance transfers is intensifying, which is good news for anyone looking to get out of credit card debt
4 min read Jan 06, 2023 -
How I earned $1,701 in credit card rewards in 2022 and what I’m planning for 2023
Here’s how I earned $1,701 in credit card rewards in 2022.
4 min read Jan 06, 2023 -
Credit card debt and interest rates are both heading toward record highs
After plummeting in 2020, credit card balances and rates are moving sharply higher.
5 min read Jan 06, 2023 -
Credit cards that offer purchase protection
Credit cards that offer purchase protection can help you save money when your items are damaged or stolen. Find out how this coverage works and which cards offer it.
7 min read Jan 05, 2023 -
How to use credit card statements and tools to create a budget
Your credit card statement reveals a lot about your spending habits — and might help you change them.
5 min read Jan 03, 2023 -
5 store credit cards you can use anywhere
You can earn more store rewards if you can use your card at other shops too.
4 min read Dec 23, 2022 -
Northern states tend to have higher credit scores
Your credit score is a measure of financial responsibility. These states have the highest average credit scores.
4 min read Dec 23, 2022
