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

Best credit cards for couples

Bankrate’s guide to choosing the best credit card for you and your partner.

5 min read Feb 14, 2024
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
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
Credit card debt and interest rates are both heading toward record highs

After plummeting in 2020, credit card balances and rates are moving sharply higher.

5 min read Jan 06, 2023
Northern states tend to have higher credit scores

Your credit score is a measure of financial responsibility. These states have the highest average credit scores.

4 min read Dec 23, 2022
Student credit card debt statistics

Building credit in college is a great idea — if you can avoid unnecessary debt.

5 min read Dec 21, 2022
Why buy now, pay later may not be your best choice for holiday shopping

Buy now, pay later is tempting, but it’s a risky choice for holiday shopping

4 min read Dec 19, 2022