Ashley Fricker

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Ashley Fricker

Ashley has managed content initiatives for BadCredit since 2015, having worked closely with the world’s largest banks and financial institutions, as well as press and news outlets, to publish comprehensive content. Her credit card commentary is featured on national media outlets, including CNBC, MarketWatch, Investopedia, Yahoo Finance, and Reader's Digest.

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107 posts written/edited to date

Blog

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Holiday Spending Trends: 27% of Consumers Spend Most on Their Partners, While 9% Spend Most on Themselves

2023 Holiday Spending Trends Survey

One-third of consumers surveyed also admitted they don’t spend the same amount on their partner as their partner spends on them. This time of... read more »

Ashley Fricker

By: Ashley Fricker • 11/9/23

Study

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Study Reveals Debt’s Role in America’s Sleep Crisis

Study Reveals Debt's Role in America's Sleep Crisis

Debt isn’t just a financial burden — it’s a mental and emotional one as well. A growing body of research has demonstrated the pernicious impact... read more »

Ashley Fricker

By: Ashley Fricker • 10/17/23

Guide

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12 Bad Credit Loans in Illinois (Feb. 2024)

12 Bad Credit Loans in Illinois

The best bad credit loans in Illinois offer an excellent opportunity for those with bad credit to pay for many of life’s expenses. Whether they... read more »

Ashley Fricker

By: Ashley Fricker • 9/5/23

Guide

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9 Best Loans Like Lendly (Feb. 2024)

9 Best Loans Like Lendly

Lendly partners with Capital Community Bank (CCBank) to provide installment loans of up to $2,000 to people with bad credit. Repayment is based... read more »

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By: Ashley Fricker • 8/10/23

Guide

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7 Instant Cash Advances With No Credit Check (Feb. 2024)

7 Cash Advances With No Credit Check

Thousands of consumers turn to the internet each day to get approved for a loan. But for some, finding the money they need is difficult because... read more »

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By: Ashley Fricker • 5/22/23

Guide

91,546 views

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9 Loans Like CashNetUSA (March 2024)

9 Loans Like CashNetUSA

The problem with CashNetUSA is that it doesn’t offer loans in most states — 38, to be exact. So you’ll need an alternative if you don’t reside in... read more »

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By: Ashley Fricker • 5/9/23

Guide

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5 Loans Like Fig Loans in (Feb. 2024)

5 Loans Like Fig Loans

Let it be known that we like Fig Loans. We had the opportunity to interview them and appreciate what they have to offer, which is a payday loan... read more »

Ashley Fricker

By: Ashley Fricker • 4/27/23

Guide

70,226 views

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8 Cash Loans Wired in 1 Hour (Feb. 2024)

8 Cash Loans That Can Be Wired In an Hour

Finding an online lender is among the easiest ways to secure a quick loan. There’s no shortage of lenders online waiting to accept your... read more »

Ashley Fricker

By: Ashley Fricker • 3/20/23

Guide

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15 Loans for Bad Credit (Feb. 2024)

15 Loans for Bad Credit Borrowers

Finding loans for bad credit isn’t as hard as you may think. Although big banks and credit unions may turn you down because of a few financial... read more »

Ashley Fricker

By: Ashley Fricker • 8/1/22

Guide

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9 Bad Credit Personal Loans For $5,000 & Up (March 2024)

Bad Credit Personal Loans for $5,000 & Up

Although being rejected for a loan outright can be tough, being approved for a loan that is simply too small to meet your needs can, in some... read more »

Ashley Fricker

By: Ashley Fricker • 6/27/22

Guide

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9 Easiest Credit Cards to Get (Feb. 2024)

9 Easiest Credit Cards to Get Approved For

Every day I surf the web, I am overcome with gratitude that video phones and YouTube weren’t around to chronicle the mistakes of my youth. Today,... read more »

Ashley Fricker

By: Ashley Fricker • 6/13/22

Guide

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$1,000 Loans For Bad Credit (Feb. 2024)

$1,000 Loans For Bad-Credit Borrowers

A $1,000 loan for bad credit can make a big difference in helping you manage a financial emergency. Personal loans can be a stepping stone to... read more »

Ashley Fricker

By: Ashley Fricker • 5/4/22

Guide

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7 Best Options for Bad Credit Auto Loans Near You (Feb. 2024)

7 Bad Credit Auto Loans You Can Find Near You

If you find yourself in a situation where it will cost you more to repair your car than to replace it, you may be wondering, “How can I find bad... read more »

Ashley Fricker

By: Ashley Fricker • 4/11/22

Guide

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7 Quick and Easy Small Loans (Feb. 2024)

7 Quick & Easy Small Loans to Get Approved For

One of the unfortunate facts of life is that emergencies don’t wait for you to have extra money, which is why quick and easy small loans exist.... read more »

Ashley Fricker

By: Ashley Fricker • 3/24/22

Guide

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$1,000 Credit Limit Credit Cards For Bad Credit (March 2024)

Credit Cards for Bad Credit with $1,000 Credit Limits

Plenty of $1,000 credit limit credit cards for bad credit offer guaranteed approval — though each card may have other requirements you must meet... read more »

Ashley Fricker

By: Ashley Fricker • 3/15/22

Guide

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Is TransUnion Credit Score Accurate? FICO vs. VantageScore (Feb. 2024)

Is TransUnion Credit Score Accurate?

There are so many credit scores out there nowadays that it’s easy to get confused as to which one is your “real,” or accurate, score. A... read more »

Ashley Fricker

By: Ashley Fricker • 3/2/22

Guide

100,000+ views

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9 Instant Loans With Online Approval (Feb. 2024)

9 Instant Loans With Online Approval

The concept of instant loans with online approval was a pipe dream only a few years ago. As financial technology rapidly progressed, the thought... read more »

Ashley Fricker

By: Ashley Fricker • 3/1/22

Guide

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7 Best Bad Credit Car Loans (Feb. 2024)

17 Best Bad Credit Car Loans

Most people think bad credit car loans are hard to find, and that a poor credit score means you are stuck with a car that stalls as often as it... read more »

Ashley Fricker

By: Ashley Fricker • 2/24/22

Guide

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How to Get a Quick $500 Loan (Feb. 2024)

How to Get a Quick $500 Loan

When you’re in a financial emergency, knowing how to get a quick $500 loan can make a big difference. A recent study from CNBC shows that only... read more »

Ashley Fricker

By: Ashley Fricker • 12/28/21

Guide

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13 Christmas Loans For Bad Credit (Feb. 2024)

13 Christmas Loans For Bad Credit Applicants

Christmas loans for bad credit can mean all the difference during the holiday season. The most wonderful time of the year can be quite stressful... read more »

Ashley Fricker

By: Ashley Fricker • 11/15/21