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Ashley Maready

Financial writer and editor

Ashley is an ex-museum professional turned content writer and editor. When she changed careers, she was finally able to focus on turning her financial situation around. She went from deeply in debt to homeowner in two years. Ashley has a passion for teaching others about better living through better money management.

How to Get Student Loan Debt Relief
How to Find Student Loan Debt Relief

June 2, 2025

What is student loan debt relief and how to get student loan debt forgiveness.

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What collection debt looks like in Americal
What collection debt looks like in America: a mid-year look

June 11, 2025

Collections debt averages $3,000: What do the numbers reveal about finances today? Find out how you stack up.

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Mid-Year Money Check: What Your Credit Utilization
Mid-Year Money Check: What Your Credit Utilization Says About You

June 11, 2025

Credit utilization can be a vital indicator of your credit health. Here's how to use it for a mid-year credit check-up.

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The Credit Card Sign Up Bonus: Too Good to Be True?
The Credit Card Sign-Up Bonus: Too Good to Be True?

June 11, 2025

Free money, or a way to lure you deeper into debt? Here is what you…

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How to Improve Your Financial Health
How to Improve Your Financial Health

June 13, 2025

Your financial health is just as important as your physical health. Read these simple tips…

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Same-Sex Couples Denied a Mortgage More Often
Same-Sex Couples Denied a Mortgage More Often

June 8, 2025

A study shows same-sex couples are denied a mortgage more often than then heterosexual couples.…

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Should you open a new credit card?
When Is It a Good Idea To Open a New Credit Card?

June 9, 2025

Follow these tips when opening a new credit card to save money, raise your credit score, and maximize your rewards.

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Should Your Company Reimburse Work-From-Home Expenses?
Should Your Company Reimburse Work-From-Home Expenses?

June 6, 2025

If you’re working remotely and wondering if your company is required to reimburse you for…

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Lowest Credit Score
Credit Card Limits Aren’t Keeping Up — and It’s Hurting People in These States

June 11, 2025

Your credit card balance isn’t all that matters. Learn what else adds to the pressure with credit card debt.

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