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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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Travel stocks: Ready for a ‘revenge’ rebound or stymied by sky-high inflation?
While many stocks bounced off their pandemic-era lows, the businesses have yet to follow suit.
7 min read Mar 02, 2022 -
How to lift a credit freeze
Credit freezes are a great idea to protect yourself against identity theft but they aren’t designed to last forever.
4 min read Mar 01, 2022 -
The top 4 home renovation mistakes — and 4 tips for avoiding them
Some tips on sidestepping the typical traps home renovators fall into.
7 min read Mar 01, 2022 -
Bitcoin price rallies above $38,000, cryptocurrencies moving higher
Cryptocurrency markets have been looking for support over the past week.
3 min read Jan 31, 2022 -
Guide to hotel cancellation policies and elite status changes amid coronavirus
Many hotel brands offer cancellations and changes without penalty, and some allow elite status member extensions.
7 min read Jan 28, 2022 -
Bitcoin price hovers around $36,000, Ethereum plunges nearly 9%
Major cryptocurrencies are down in the wake of the Fed’s announcement.
3 min read Jan 27, 2022 -
Can I use my spouse’s income on credit card applications?
What you need to know about listing income on your credit card application
4 min read Dec 20, 2021 -
How long can a credit card issuer take to resolve my billing error dispute?
The Fair Credit Billing Act provides an actual timeframe for the issuer to resolve disputes, so it can’t stretch out its investigation indefinitely.
3 min read Dec 20, 2021
