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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

208 posts written/edited to date
Are You Living Your Childhood Dream Job? Survey Reveals 59 Million American Workers Loathe Their Current Career

Survey: 59 Million American Workers Loathe Their Career

By: Jon McDonald 8/13/2024

What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a question we often ask our children, delighted by their... Read More »

The Salary You’ll Need to Pay the Mortgage On Famous TV and Movie Homes

The Salary You'll Need to Afford Famous TV & Movie Homes

By: Jon McDonald 6/26/2024

In the entertainment world, iconic TV and movie homes have earned cult followings and captured our... Read More »

How Does the Wage Gap Affect Women’s Ability to Make Major Life Purchases?

How the Wage Gap Affects Women’s Purchasing Ability

By: Jon McDonald 6/12/2024

Research shows that the gender pay gap hasn’t changed much over the last two decades. According to... Read More »

Survey Reveals Most Desired Locations to Redeem Credit Card Rewards for Luxury Escapes

Study: The Most Desired Locations to Redeem Rewards

By: Jon McDonald 6/6/2024

In a world where travel and luxury are increasingly accessible, credit card holders rich in reward points... Read More »

What Is a Credit Card Annual Fee? Why Issuers Charge Them & Cost-to-Benefit Analysis

Credit Card Annual Fees & Whether They’re Worth It

By: Eric Bank 5/28/2024

An annual fee is a charge you pay once a year to use a credit card. It’s like a membership fee for having... Read More »

Buy Now, Pay Later: More than 1 in 4 Americans Currently Using BNPL Services

1 in 4 Americans Currently Using BNPL Services

By: Jon McDonald 5/21/2024

The growing popularity of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services has revolutionized online shopping. BNPL... Read More »

Over 130 Million Americans Suffer From Unmanageable Money Stress

130+ Million Americans Suffer From Money-Related Stress

By: Ashley Fricker 2/6/2024

In a groundbreaking survey conducted recently, we reached out to 3,000 Americans from various walks of... Read More »

2024 Predictions & Trends: Inflation and Student Loans Problematic, AI Adoption Rises — Expert Q&A

2024 Predictions & Trends: An Expert Q&A

By: Ashley Fricker 12/21/2023

Rising interest rates, an abysmal housing market, the resumption of student loan payments, and record... Read More »

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