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

72 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 »

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 »

By: Ashley Fricker • 10/17/23

Guide

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Bad Credit Loans in Illinois for 2025

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 »

By: Ashley Fricker • 9/5/23

Guide

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Best Loans Like Lendly in 2025

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 »

By: Ashley Fricker • 8/10/23

Guide

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Instant Cash Advances with No Credit Check in 2025

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 »

By: Ashley Fricker • 5/22/23

Guide

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Best Loans Like CashNetUSA in 2025

9 Loans Like CashNetUSA

Those with high credit scores may take credit access for granted, but those with damage on their credit reports know all too well the roadblocks... read more »

By: Ashley Fricker • 5/9/23

Guide

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Best Loans Like Fig Loans in in 2025

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 »

By: Ashley Fricker • 4/27/23

Guide

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Cash Loans Wired in 1 Hour in 2025

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 »

By: Ashley Fricker • 3/20/23

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