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Ashley Maready

Financial writer and editor

Ashley is an ex-museum professional turned content writer and editor. When she changed careers, she was finally able to focus on turning her financial situation around. She went from deeply in debt to homeowner in two years. Ashley has a passion for teaching others about better living through better money management.

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Credit Card Limits Aren’t Keeping Up—and It’s Hurting People in These States

December 18, 2025

Your credit card balance isn’t all that matters. Learn what else adds to the pressure with credit card debt.

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Buying a Home in My 20s Was a Financial Disaster—Here’s How I Recovered
Buying a Home in My 20s Was a Financial Disaster—Here's How I Recovered

December 12, 2025

Even if home-buying messes up your finances, you can recover. Here’s how.

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Signs You're Feeling Financial Trauma
3 Signs You’re Feeling Financial Trauma—and What to Do About it

November 28, 2025

Many people have experienced financial trauma. Healing is possible, for a better financial future.

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5 Unexpected legal outcomes of ignoring credit card debt
5 Unexpected Legal Outcomes of Ignoring Credit Card Debt

December 4, 2025

Learn what might happen if you ignore your credit card debt, and the best ways to handle it.

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What Happens If You’re Deep in Debt But Still Have Good Credit?
What Happens If You’re Deep in Debt But Still Have Good Credit?

December 6, 2025

Getting debt help might tank your credit score. But being debt-free is still worth it—you can rebuild your credit.

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Does Paying Off Debt Improve Your Credit Profile?
Does Paying Off Debt Improve Your Credit Profile?

December 10, 2025

Many people who have debt problems often suffer from a bad credit profile as well.…

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