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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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Reader question: Turned down for Delta card. What’s next?
One reader’s application for a Delta credit card was denied. What now?
3 min read Apr 22, 2022 -
New 2 percent cash back card comes with intriguing extras
Learn more about the new 2 percent cash back card and its benefits, the Bread Cashback American Express Card.
3 min read Apr 15, 2022 -
Access to credit is a major priority and pain point for immigrants
Analyzing the impact of financial services access on immigrants.
2 min read Apr 01, 2022 -
How to cancel a credit card without hurting your credit score
Canceling a credit card delivers a hit to your credit score, but you can minimize the damage. Here’s how.
3 min read Mar 29, 2022 -
Best credit cards for rental car insurance
Rental car insurance can be a significant travel expense, but many credit card providers offer rental coverage as a perk.
5 min read Mar 28, 2022 -
Should I pay my mortgage with a credit card?
It’s possible to pay your mortgage with a credit card, but you’ll face some obstacles, namely in fees an potential interest charges. This type of payment could also impact your credit score.
5 min read Mar 28, 2022 -
Medical debt to come off millions of credit reports
Changes to medical debt collections on credit reports will affect millions of people.
3 min read Mar 25, 2022 -
How long should I keep my credit card statements?
Credit card statements contain important financial information. Here’s how to manage both paper and digital statements.
3 min read Mar 23, 2022
