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.

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Worked On 493 Articles To Date

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Americans Under 30 Lost Nearly $500M to Scams in 2025

Americans Under 30 Lost Nearly $500M to Scams in 2025

Americans age 29 and younger reported losing nearly $500 million to scams in 2025, up 20% from 2021, according to Federal Trade Commission data... read more »

By: Andrew Allen • 9/2/26

Guide

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How to Identify & Fix Credit Report Errors (4 Steps for DIY Credit Repair)

How to Identify & Fix Credit Report Errors (4 Steps)

Every day, millions of pieces of financial information go back and forth between the systems that connect lenders and credit bureaus. That... read more »

By: Gerri Detweiler • 9/2/26

Study

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21% of Single Women Say They Could Never Save $15,000 for Egg Freezing

21% of Single Women Say They Could Never Save $15,000 for Egg Freezing

When Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently shared her egg-freezing journey on social media, she reignited conversations about the procedure and... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 9/2/26

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Did MOHELA Falsely Say Your Student Loans Were Past Due?

Did MOHELA Falsely Say Your Student Loans Were Past Due?

MOHELA warned some student loan borrowers that they were severely past due even though they owed nothing. Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and... read more »

By: Adam West • 9/1/26

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Car Dealer Could Pay $4M in FTC Hidden Fees Settlement

Car Dealer Could Pay $4M Over Alleged Hidden Fees

A Connecticut Nissan dealership accused of piling thousands of dollars in hidden and unauthorized fees onto vehicle purchases could pay $4... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 8/28/26

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Debt Settlement May Hurt Credit Score More Than Bankruptcy

Debt Settlement Linked to Bigger Credit Score Drop Than Bankruptcy

Debt settlement may sound less drastic than bankruptcy, but it was associated with a much steeper credit score decline for some consumers.... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 8/27/26

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How a Fake Debt Collector Took $420K From 500 Victims

How a Fake Debt Collector Took $420K From 500 Victims

The debts weren’t real, but the money victims sent certainly was. Nicholas Janes took more than $420,000 by posing as a debt collector. His... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 8/26/26

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More Car Loans Are Falling Behind. How to Avoid a Repossession

More Car Loans Are Falling Behind. How to Avoid a Repossession

Fall far enough behind on a car loan, and the lender can take back the keys. More auto loans are moving closer to that point. The share of auto... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 8/25/26

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