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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.

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

June 28, 2025

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

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How to Deal With Overdraft and a Negative Bank Account

June 21, 2025

Significant consequences can result from having a negative bank account, including fees. You can fix a negative account by transferring money from another account, avoiding transactions with the overdrawn account, and other strategies.

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What Collection Debt Looks Like in America: A Mid-Year Look

July 7, 2025

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

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

July 1, 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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Mid-Year Money Check: What Your Credit Utilization
Mid-Year Money Check: What Your Credit Utilization Says About You

July 2, 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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Do it Yourself Debt Strategies

June 22, 2025

This could be the right solution for you if you are able to consistently pay more than the minimum balance due each month.

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

June 22, 2025

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

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Women and Money: 6 Things Women Should Know about Money and Debt
6 Things Women Should Know about Money and Debt

July 6, 2025

From the gender pay gap to financial stress, find out what you need to know…

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3 Reasons People Stay In Debt
4 Reasons People Stay In Debt (and What To Do About It)

July 10, 2025

People get into debt for many reasons. But sometimes, they stay in debt because they…

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Does Paying Off Debt Improve Your Credit Profile?
Does Paying Off Debt Improve Your Credit Profile?

June 23, 2025

Many people who have debt problems often suffer from a bad credit profile as well.…

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