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

Guide to credit card minimum payments

Learn why it’s a good idea to pay more than the minimum every month, if you can.

5 min read Oct 25, 2023
As gas prices surge, here are the best gas rewards credit cards

You can earn rewards at the gas pump with a gas rewards credit card. We’ve picked some card options that offer impressive rewards rates and that could help you save money, especially with current gas [...]

4 min read Aug 11, 2023
Should you downgrade your credit card?

If your credit card has a high annual fee, downgrading may be an option to save money and your credit score.

5 min read Jun 30, 2023
Can you buy stocks with a credit card — and should you?

The risk of buying stocks with a credit card often outweighs the reward, but there are other ways to invest using your card.

3 min read Jan 24, 2023
A guide to credit card return protection

Return protection can be beneficial for consumers who are having second thoughts about a purchase.

2 min read Jan 24, 2023
More people are carrying credit card debt, and it costs more than ever

A trio of concerns are affecting credit card borrowers: More people are carrying debt, rates are at record highs and balances are way up, too.

3 min read Jan 20, 2023
How credit cards can help you beat inflation

With inflation running hot, everyone is looking for ways to save, and credit cards can help.

4 min read Jan 13, 2023
What credit score is needed for Chase credit cards?

In most cases, your credit needs to fall in the “good” to “excellent” range.

2 min read Jan 12, 2023