Ashley Maready

Expert Contribution: Editorial Reviewer, Writer

FINANCIAL INDUSTRY WRITER AND EDITOR SINCE 2021

NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS: 618 | LAST PUBLISH DATE: 12-11-2024

Ashley Maready is an ex-museum professional who changed careers to writing and editing in 2021. She became a full-time freelancer in 2023, and loves researching and writing for the benefit of the public. 

Financial Areas of Expertise

Credit cards, Banks, Mortgages, Personal loans, Small business, Personal finance

Professional Accomplishments

• Appearing as a talking head historian on a nationally syndicated PBS program. 
• Having an exhibit she created on display at the New York State Fair in 2018, where it was viewed by more than 500,000 fair attendees. 
• Hearing from readers that her honest stories about her own financial successes and failures are both relatable and useful.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in History and Philosophy, Hood College
• Master of Arts in Applied History, Shippensburg University

Ashley's Recent Articles

• Want a Better Credit Score in 2025? 5 Moves to Make
  Dec 11, 2024
  New year, new credit score? The effort will be worth it. Read on to see what you need to do to boost your score.
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• Want to Buy a Home in 2025? 4 Crucial Moves to Make Now
  Dec 11, 2024
  I don't have a crystal ball, but I can tell you how to get ready for impending homeownership. Read on for the details.
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• This Credit Card Is a Home Decor Superstar
  Dec 10, 2024
  Are you a fan of home furnishings? Read on for one writer's recommendation for a stellar credit card for this type of spending.
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• This Is the Most Underrated Financial New Year's Resolution
  Dec 10, 2024
  If you lack emergency savings, it's worth prioritizing for 2025. Keep reading to find out how.
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• I Got 6% Cash Back on My New Laptop With This Credit Card
  Dec 10, 2024
  A credit card can be a great way to pay for a new computer. Learn how one writer earned significant cash back on her new …
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• Could a 0% APR Card Help if You Can't Pay Your Home Repair Bill?
  Dec 10, 2024
  Owning a home is expensive. Read on to see how a credit card with a 0% intro APR offer could help you tackle a big …
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• Make These 4 Moves With Your Savings Account Before 2025
  Dec 8, 2024
  Here comes another new year -- is your savings account ready? Read on for four key steps to take between now and the ball drop.
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• 4 Ways to Tell a Balance Transfer Card Is a Bad Idea
  Dec 3, 2024
  A balance transfer card is not always the right plan. Learn when to use a different method to pay off your debt.
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• 4 Ways to Build a Credit Score Without a Credit Card
  Dec 3, 2024
  A credit card is an easy way to build a credit score, but it's not your only option. Read on for a few more ways …
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• Applying for a Credit Card? You'll Need This First
  Dec 3, 2024
  When you're first getting started with credit cards, it helps to have some credit history. Read on to see your options if you don't.
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• 3 Signs You Should Stay Away From Travel Rewards Cards
  Dec 1, 2024
  Travel rewards credit cards are intriguing, sure -- but they're not right for every consumer. Read on for a few signs you should pick a …
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• I Started My First Retirement Account at 40 and I'm Here to Tell You It's Never Too Late
  Nov 30, 2024
  'Better late than never' is a great mantra for retirement investing. Read on to learn why one middle-aged writer is happy to finally have an …
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• I Always Buy Gas With a Credit Card -- Here's Why You Should Too
  Nov 30, 2024
  Credit cards offer a lot of perks, especially at the gas pump. Read on to learn why it's worth whipping one out to pay for …
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• Here's Why I Keep a Savings Account That Only Pays 0.01% APY
  Nov 29, 2024
  High-yield savings accounts are all the rage, for good reason. But read on to see why even a low-APY savings account can improve your finances.
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• 3 Reasons to 'Earn and Burn' Your Credit Card Rewards
  Nov 29, 2024
  It doesn't do to let credit card points and cash back sit around. Learn why "earning and burning" is the way to go.
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• Why I Said 'No' to CDs and 'Yes' to Better Investment Opportunities
  Nov 23, 2024
  I'm an investor getting a late start, and CDs just don't cut it for me. Keep reading to learn why I'm opting for stock market …
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• Can I Get Approved for an Auto Loan With a 500 Credit Score?
  Nov 22, 2024
  You might get approved to finance a car with a poor credit score -- but it'll cost you. Read on to find out more.
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• Intimidated by Investing? Consider This Type of Brokerage Account
  Nov 20, 2024
  Investing doesn't have to be complicated. Learn why one writer is keeping things simple with a robo-advisor.
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• 3 Reasons I'm Keeping the Credit Card I Never Use Anymore
  Nov 17, 2024
  What's the point of keeping an old credit card that doesn't really fit your life? Read on to learn why I'm hanging onto such a …
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• Here's One Way You Should Never Use Your Debit Card
  Nov 16, 2024
  A debit card is a good way to pay for purchases -- most of the time. Read on to learn when you should opt for …
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• Is a Money Market Account a Good Place for Your Emergency Fund?
  Nov 15, 2024
  Having access to your emergency fund is important. Learn why one type of bank account might be perfect for this.
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• 3 Things You Should Never Charge on Your Credit Card
  Nov 12, 2024
  Credit cards are a convenient way to pay -- but using them for these purposes is a bad idea. Find out why.
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• I Asked for an $8,000 Credit Limit. Here's What Happened
  Nov 11, 2024
  Sometimes a higher credit limit is out of reach. Read on to see what one writer did when a card issuer turned down her request.
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• 3 Reasons I Switched to an Ally Savings Account
  Nov 11, 2024
  Where you keep your savings matters. Read on to learn why one writer is opting for an account with Ally.
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• Credit Card Application Denied? It's Not Always About Your Credit Score
  Nov 8, 2024
  Credit card issuers consider multiple factors when you apply. Read on to see some reasons why you may get denied for a new card.
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