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Ashley Fricker

Senior Editor
Ashley Fricker

About The Author

Ashley Fricker has more than a decade of experience as a finance contributor and editor, and has specialized in the credit card industry since 2015. Her credit card commentary is featured on national media outlets that include CNBC, MarketWatch, Investopedia, and Reader's Digest, among many others. She has worked closely with the world’s largest banks and financial institutions, up-and-coming fintech companies, and press and news outlets to curate comprehensive content and media. Ashley holds a bachelor's degree in multimedia journalism from Florida Atlantic University.

Latest Posts

Worked On 671 Articles To Date
50% of NFL Fans Took on Debt or Made Financial Sacrifices for Football

50% of NFL Fans Took on Debt or Made Financial Sacrifices for Football

By: Lucy Lazarony • 10/5/2026

For avid NFL fans, cheering on a favorite team means taking on several recurring expenses throughout the... Read More »

Venmo Rewrites Credit Card Rewards for New Applicants

Venmo Rewrites Credit Card Rewards for New Applicants

By: Lucy Lazarony • 9/30/2026

Venmo is offering two very different rewards programs based on when customers receive approval for its... Read More »

Nu Begins U.S. Rollout of 1.5% Cash Back Credit Card

Nu Begins U.S. Rollout of 1.5% Cash Back Credit Card

By: Lucy Lazarony • 9/28/2026

One of Latin America’s biggest banking names is making its U.S. debut. Nu is rolling out a credit card... Read More »

37 Fascinating Credit Card Rewards Usage Statistics for 2026

37 Fascinating Credit Card Rewards Usage Statistics

By: Erica Sandberg • 9/28/2026

Who doesn’t want to be rewarded for their work? And if work means spending with your credit card, surely... Read More »

Is It Safe to Throw Out Credit Card Statements?

Is It Safe to Throw Out Credit Card Statements?

By: Gerri Detweiler • 9/23/2026

There’s a common saying in downsizing circles that “no one wants your stuff.” When it comes to a... Read More »

The Best and Worst States for Stretching Middle-Class Earnings

The Best and Worst States for Stretching Middle-Class Earnings

By: Lucy Lazarony • 9/17/2026

So much of conventional wisdom says that to get ahead financially, you need to earn more. What if where... Read More »

20 Must-Know Credit Card Minimum Payment Statistics

20 Must-Know Credit Card Minimum Payment Statistics

By: Zina Kumok • 9/16/2026

When you have a credit card bill, you often see several figures, including the statement balance, the... Read More »

19 Revealing Credit Card Charge-Off Rate Statistics

19 Revealing Credit Card Charge-Off Rate Statistics

By: Zina Kumok • 9/14/2026

If you have trouble paying your credit card bills, your credit card issuer may eventually write off the... Read More »

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