
Why I’m skipping Black Friday for Small Business Saturday
This year, I want to be intentional about shopping small.
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, but she joined the Bankrate team in 2019, excited by the opportunity to help people make good financial decisions. She hopes to make personal finance education easier and more approachable through her research and advice. Send your questions to mackary@bankrate.com
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.
This year, I want to be intentional about shopping small.
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