Default
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
-
Survey: 2 in 3 see no boost in personal finances in 2022
U.S. consumers see inflation as the biggest threat to improving personal finances.
4 min read Dec 20, 2021 -
Can a credit card be canceled after being approved?
Here’s what you can do if your new credit card doesn’t meet your expectations.
3 min read Dec 16, 2021 -
How to cancel credit cards for someone who is deceased
Canceling a card for someone who is deceased isn’t difficult, but it’s an important task to complete.
5 min read Dec 07, 2021 -
Kansas state taxes 2021: Income and sales tax rates
Kansas has three state income tax rates: 3.10%, 5.25% and 5.70%.
2 min read Dec 06, 2021 -
Minnesota state taxes 2021: Income and sales tax rates
Minnesota has four tax rates: 5.35%, 6.80%, 7.85% and 9.85%.
2 min read Dec 06, 2021 -
Colorado state taxes 2021-2022: Income and sales tax rates
Colorado’s state income tax rate is a flat 4.55% of your federal taxable income.
1 min read Dec 06, 2021 -
Capital One eliminates overdraft fees
Capital One Bank will no longer charge overdraft fees starting in early 2022.
2 min read Dec 01, 2021 -
Worried about your finances and job security beyond the pandemic? Here’s 7 steps to take
More than 3 in 5 Americans are worried about their incomes over the next six months.
8 min read Nov 29, 2021
