Ashley Parks

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Ashley Parks is a writer and editor with expertise in credit cards, credit building, banking, loans and consumer financial literacy. With over five years of professional experience, Ashley is passionate about helping people make the most informed decisions and providing guidance that is concise and accessible for all. She is a graduate of Texas Christian University, where she earned a B.A. in Theatre and Writing. While at Bankrate, Ashley worked primarily on best of pages and reviews, helping to match people with the best credit card products for their individual needs. Her subject matter niches include student credit and subprime credit. In her time at Newsweek, Ashley expanded her expertise to cover broader personal finance topics, chiefly student loans, small business and deposits content. She’s also covered an array of personal finance news as a reporter. Ashley is also a champion for video content and strategy, serving as a pioneer for using video to offer consumers a new way to engage with important topics. Beyond her workload, you’ll find Ashley wordsmithing original poetry, reading the latest hot book release, watching YouTube videos, and traveling when she can with her tiny poodle, Pepper, in tow. You can learn more about Ashley, her work and her artistic pursuits at her personal website, ashleynparks.co.