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Ashley Dull

Ashley Dull

Ashley is the Finance Editor at Digital Brands, Inc., where she oversees content published on CardRates.com and BadCredit.org. Ashley works closely with experts and industry leaders in every sector of finance to develop authoritative guides, news, and advice articles with regards to audience interest.

  1. 3 Credit Card Perks to Help You Save on College Shopping

    3 Credit Card Perks to Help You Save on College Shopping

    Ashley Dull August 29, 2022  •  5 Minute Read

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    If any word can send a parent with teenagers into a bout of anxiety, it's likely to be "college." For every newly-minted freshman who enters college, the proud parents are looking at a yearly bill for tuition and fees of over $10,000 -- and that's for an in-state public university.

  2. Cosigner vs. Authorized User: Which Do You Need?

    Cosigner vs. Authorized User: Which Do You Need?

    Ashley Dull August 26, 2020  •  6 Minute Read

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    Although complex, the ins and outs of consumer credit aren’t actually that hard to understand. Unfortunately, the vast amount of lingo and jargon inherent in finance can often make it feel as though you’re trying to put together a puzzle without all the pieces.

  3. Understanding Alternative Credit Scoring

    Understanding Alternative Credit Scoring

    Ashley Dull August 8, 2018  •  5 Minute Read

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    In an effort to reach the millions of consumers without a credit score, alternative credit scoring models are being developed that incorporate non-traditional data into their algorithms. While many of these models are operated by smaller companies, major scoring agencies, FICO and VantageScore, are also working on ways to expand access to alternative scoring models.

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