Ashley Fricker

Senior Editor
Ashley Fricker

About the Author

Ashley works with a team of finance experts and journalists who develop in-depth industry profiles and advice articles read by more than 15 million Americans. Her years of experience reporting on consumer credit scores and reports positions Ashley to make smart recommendations on ways to improve one’s credit and avoid predatory lending. She often serves as an expert source on financial topics for national media outlets, including CNN Money, MarketWatch, Money Matters, ABC News, Kiplinger, and NBC News. Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Latest Posts

Worked On 515 Articles To Date

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DoorDash Settlement Will Pay 264,000 NYC Delivery Workers

DoorDash Settlement Will Pay 264,000 NYC Delivery Workers

DoorDash has reached a $131.5 million settlement with New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) over pay rules for... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 10/1/26

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Buying A Home? A New Credit Score Could Lower Your Rate

Buying A Home? A New Credit Score Could Lower Your Rate

The Federal Housing Finance Agency has expanded the availability of VantageScore 4.0 to all approved Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac lenders. These... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 9/30/26

Study

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The Midsize U.S. Cities Facing the Greatest Financial Threat From Natural Disasters

The Midsize U.S. Cities Facing the Greatest Financial Threat From Natural Disasters

A natural disaster can come and go quickly, giving way to calmer winds and clearer skies in its wake. But the financial damage that a natural... read more »

By: Andrew Allen • 9/29/26

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Auto Loan Approvals Rise as Seven-Year Loans Hit Record High

Auto Loan Approvals Rise as Seven-Year Loans Hit Record High

Auto loans are getting easier to secure. But for many buyers, getting into a car now means taking on a longer loan or more debt. Auto credit... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 9/29/26

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Credit Acceptance to Erase $634M in Debt for 55,000 Borrowers

Credit Acceptance to Erase $634M in Debt for 55,000 Borrowers

A bipartisan coalition of 40 state attorneys general and the District of Columbia has secured roughly $700 million in relief and payments from... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 9/28/26

Blog

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Mortgage Loans to Moderate-Score Borrowers Fell 73%

Mortgage Loans to Moderate-Score Borrowers Fell 73%

According to The Pew Charitable Trusts, tight mortgage lending standards are making it harder for some borrowers with moderate credit scores —... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 9/28/26

Study

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29 Critical U.S. Income Inequality Statistics for 2026

29 Critical U.S. Income Inequality Statistics

The difference between the money Americans earn and the wealth they accumulate varies wildly. Why? A huge number of reasons, including several... read more »

By: Erica Sandberg • 9/28/26

Guide

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How to Compare Subprime Credit Card Fees Line-by-Line

How to Compare Subprime Card Fees Line-by-Line

If you’re struggling to get approved for a credit card because of bad credit, you may be willing to settle for any card you can get. But some... read more »

By: Gerri Detweiler • 9/24/26

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