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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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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Student Loan Bill Would Protect Seniors’ Social Security Checks

Student Loan Bill Would Protect Seniors' Social Security Checks

Student loan debt can follow borrowers into retirement, and take a bite out of their Social Security checks. Sen. Bernie Sanders and two... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 8/19/26

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14 Million Americans Face Utility Bills Going to Collections

14 Million Americans Face Utility Bills Going to Collections

A new analysis finds that higher home energy costs are pushing millions of Americans toward collections. Utility debt had reached or was... read more »

By: Andrew Allen • 8/18/26

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More Bad-Credit Borrowers Are Getting Cards. At What Cost?

More Bad-Credit Borrowers Are Getting Cards. At What Cost?

More credit card accounts are being opened for Americans with damaged credit, but those new accounts may come with costly strings attached. New... read more »

By: Andrew Allen • 8/17/26

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FTC Sends 640,000 Grubhub Refunds. See Who Gets Paid

FTC Sends 640,000 Grubhub Refunds. See Who Gets Paid

Your latest Grubhub delivery may not be coming with a side of fries. Instead, the Federal Trade Commission is serving up $23.8 million in... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 8/14/26

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FTC: Alleged Credit Repair Scheme Collected Nearly $200M Before Court Shut It Down

FTC Moves to Stop Alleged $200M Credit Repair Scheme

Credit Glory promised better credit scores. The Federal Trade Commission says it instead charged people illegal fees, collecting nearly $200... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 8/12/26

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HOA Foreclosure Filings Surge Nearly 40% in Two Years

HOA Foreclosure Filings Jump Nearly 40% in Two Years

In some states, falling behind on homeowners association (HOA) dues could lead to foreclosure on your home or condo, even if you have kept up... read more »

By: Lucy Lazarony • 8/11/26

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49% of Parents Delay Bills or Sacrifice Necessities for Back-to-School Costs

49% of Parents Delay Bills or Sacrifice Necessities for Back-to-School Costs

Back-to-school season is here. And while this time is typically filled with excitement of the prospects of a new season and school year ahead,... read more »

By: Lynn Cadet • 8/11/26

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