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

What happens if you don’t pay HOA fees?

Here are some scenarios that might happen to you if you fail to pay your HOA fees.

4 min read Jun 28, 2022
Most dangerous days to drive

Want to know the most dangerous days to drive? Bankrate did some digging.

7 min read Jun 28, 2022
How Gen Z consumers are using their credit cards

Here’s how younger consumers, part of the Gen Z generation, feel about credit cards and how they’re using them compared to older generations.

3 min read Jun 02, 2022
CFPB alleges TransUnion lured consumers with dark patterns

Digital dark patterns, such as those the CFPB alleges TransUnion engaged in, seek to market to consumers by misleading them.

3 min read May 20, 2022
Change up your ceiling: 4 ceiling design ideas you can DIY

Cosmetic fixes for the “fifth wall” that’ll transform the whole room.

3 min read May 20, 2022
How to build a faux brick wall

No mortar needed. Learn how to get the exposed-brick look, step by step.

2 min read May 19, 2022
M1 Finance launches the Owner’s Rewards Card, adds fuel brands to cash back categories

Grow your wealth with everyday transactions.

3 min read Apr 06, 2022
What to do when you get sued for credit card debt

What to do when you’re sued for credit card debt, including how to settle credit card debt before going to court.

5 min read Mar 31, 2022