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

Do ECOA protections apply after a credit-card loan closes?

Should a lender provide an explanation if it closes your credit-card account?

4 min read Jun 29, 2022
Are we in a recession? It sure feels like it to many Americans

High inflation has a financial toll similar to job loss.

5 min read Jun 28, 2022
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
12 of the best personal finance podcasts of 2022

Podcasts are a convenient way for savers to boost their personal finance knowledge.

5 min read May 24, 2022