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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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Capital One Quicksilver Student Cash Rewards Credit Card Review
Although the Quicksilver Student doesn't offer the best cash back or APR rates among student cards, it's as rewarding and easy to use as the full card.
10 min read Sep 24, 2026 -
Alliant Visa® Platinum Rewards Credit Card Review
The Alliant Visa® Platinum Rewards Credit Card combines the low interest rates of a credit union with the gains of a reward credit card.
9 min read Jun 18, 2026 -
The state of women’s finances: How homeownership is becoming the great equalizer
Finance is different for everyone. We all inhabit our own money realities: white people and people of color, Gen Z and baby boomers, high earners and those with lower incomes. Women live in their own financial [...]
9 min read Apr 01, 2026 -
Homebuying in America: “It felt like the biggest slap of buyer’s remorse”
Kayla Palmer’s new home ended up with a slew of maintenance issues.
2 min read Apr 01, 2026 -
HELOC and home equity rates decline to multi-year lows
HELOC and home equity rates have dropped to levels not seen in three years.
2 min read Feb 04, 2026 -
Mortgage rates move up, still near three-year low
Mortgage rates rose this week, but they’re still near lows not seen in three years.
3 min read Feb 04, 2026 -
Bankrate’s 2026 Annual Emergency Savings Report
A majority (81%) of Americans did not increase their emergency savings this year
12 min read Feb 04, 2026 -
Slight gains for home equity rates, holding near 2025 lows
This is the week that was for home equity rates.
3 min read Oct 01, 2025
