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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 642 Articles To Date
An Expert Review of the Capital One Spark Cash Select Credit Card: A Powerful Tool for Entrepreneurs

Capital One Spark Cash Select Credit Card Review

By: Erica Sandberg 7/8/2026

It’s the end of the day, and I’m frazzled. I’ve rushed to and from meetings, picked up the tab for a... Read More »

Capital One Savor Cash Rewards for Good Credit Review: Should You Apply?

Capital One Savor Cash Rewards for Good Credit Review

By: Erica Sandberg 7/7/2026

I recently had lunch at a nothing-fancy San Francisco restaurant. My final cost for a French dip with... Read More »

Bitcoin’s Price Drop Comes With a Credit Card Warning

Bitcoin’s Price Drop Comes With a Credit Card Warning

By: Lucy Lazarony 7/6/2026

Bitcoin’s steep price drop may tempt bargain hunters, but using a credit card to buy the dip can quickly... Read More »

Airport Lounges Are Crowded. American Airlines Has a New Fix

Airport Lounges Are Crowded, But American Has a New Fix

By: Andrew Allen 7/2/2026

Airport lounges have become crowded enough that airlines are building new models for cardholders who... Read More »

Chase Sapphire Adds Apple Perks to Woo Cardholders

Chase Sapphire Adds Apple Perks to Woo Cardholders

By: Lucy Lazarony 7/1/2026

Streaming entertainment services are the latest hook for credit card issuers looking to reel in and keep... Read More »

5 Reasons Why Your Credit Card Interest Rate Changes from Month to Month

5 Reasons Why Your Credit Card Interest Rate Changes Monthly

By: Erica Sandberg 7/1/2026

If you’re like me, you want certain things to be predictable, from flight departure times to the weather... Read More »

What Triggers a Credit Limit Decrease on Your Credit Card? 7 Reasons Issuers Make the Move

What Triggers a Credit Limit Decrease on Your Credit Card?

By: Gerri Detweiler 6/30/2026

You go to make a purchase with your credit card and discover the credit limit you were counting on is... Read More »

Chase Business Card Offers 200K Points to Big Spenders

Chase Business Card Offers 200K Points to Big Spenders

By: Lucy Lazarony 6/29/2026

Chase is making a big play for business owners who spend heavily on travel, advertising, and everyday... Read More »

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