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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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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 -
Card locks: What they are and how they work
You can use card locks to prevent purchases on your credit card.
4 min read Jun 08, 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 -
Survey: 39 million U.S. adults feel pressured to overspend on celebratory events this year
As the cost of everyday goods continues to rise, many Americans are feeling increased financial pressure and are less likely to spend big on celebrations like weddings.
3 min read May 25, 2022 -
An unheralded yet lucrative cash back card
You may not have heard of the Shop Your Way Mastercard, but it’s a cash back card that’s worth considering.
3 min read May 13, 2022 -
‘On The Money’ with Mark Hamrick: Investing advice from expert Michael Farr
Farr uniquely understands the intersection of financial markets and Washington politics, as a longtime resident of the nation’s capital.
2 min read Apr 28, 2022 -
Survey: High costs are keeping many Americans from summer vacation
A new Bankrate survey reveals 1 in 4 Americans are skipping summer vacation this year, many because they can’t afford it.
5 min read Apr 25, 2022
