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 490 Articles To Date

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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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Today’s $15K Used Car Has 40,000 More Miles Than in 2019

Today’s $15K Used Car Has 40,000 More Miles Than in 2019

A $15,000 used car doesn’t buy what it used to. Vehicles selling for $10,000 to $15,000 in 2026 are four years older and have almost 40,000 more... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 8/24/26

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Extended Warranties Hit Cash-Strapped Car Buyers Hardest

Extended Warranties Hit Cash-Strapped Car Buyers Hardest

When a major repair bill could throw the household finances into a tailspin, an extended warranty can offer some welcome peace of mind. That may... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 8/20/26

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Equifax Settlement Could Pay 4 Million Consumers Up to $280

Equifax Settlement Could Pay 4 Million Consumers Up to $280

Millions of Equifax customers may soon receive a payment after a coding error allegedly sent incorrect information about their credit to lenders... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 8/19/26

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