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

How to stay financially healthy when you’re physically sick

Here’s how to avoid a financial crisis while you’re recovering from serious illness.

5 min read Jun 24, 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
Women are more likely to feel stressed about their finances than men – here’s what to do about it

Experts say long-standing issues such as the gender pay gap are contributing to women’s financial stress.

8 min read Jun 01, 2022
Capital One Quicksilver Student Cash Rewards Credit Card: Ideal for traveling students

Whether you’re an international student, like to travel a lot, or have plans to complete that semester abroad, here are key features of the Quicksilver Student Cash Rewards card you should know abou [...]

3 min read May 25, 2022
Saving money for people with disabilities

Specific savings accounts can help disabled individuals gain financial security.

4 min read May 24, 2022
How much allowance should you give your kids?

This guide covers different types of allowances and the weekly amounts different parents give to their children.

5 min read May 20, 2022
Fed reports a dip in card balances outstanding for January 2022

Learn about the findings of the new Fed report for dips in credit card balances.

4 min read Mar 07, 2022
Credit cards that offer annual spending bonuses

Learn which credit cards earn an annual spending bonus.

10 min read Mar 03, 2022