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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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Restaurant did not notify me about credit card surcharge
Learn about what to do if a restaurant adds a surcharge to your credit card without notifying you.
2 min read Mar 28, 2022 -
What is a Visa card?
Your guide payments giant Visa and how it compares to Mastercard.
4 min read Mar 10, 2022 -
The expensive, inventory-starved housing market in 5 charts
The housing market has defied all predictions. Here’s what the data reveals.
1 min read Mar 10, 2022 -
Biden’s executive order on cryptocurrency – here’s what it means for you
The government has as much as six months to prepare an assessment of these digital currencies.
2 min read Mar 09, 2022 -
How much do garage doors cost?
They can cost thousands, but the return on investment is great.
5 min read Mar 09, 2022 -
Fed reports a dip in card balances outstanding for January 2022
Learn about the findings of the new Fed report for dips in credit card balances.
4 min read Mar 07, 2022 -
Credit cards that offer annual spending bonuses
Learn which credit cards earn an annual spending bonus.
10 min read Mar 03, 2022 -
How to dispute an error on your credit report
Dispute errors your find on your credit report in order to increase your credit score.
6 min read Mar 03, 2022
