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Alaya Linton

Linton is a freelance writer, speaker, financial coach, and creator of the award-winning blog, hopeandcents.com. Her own journey of overcoming financial struggles gave her a passion for teaching and encouraging others to take control of their money. Alaya’s writing and personal story have been featured in multiple publications including U.S. News & World Report, LendingTree, The Balance, and AOL Finance.

Articles by Alaya Linton

53% of Americans Expect to Shop on Small Business Saturday This Year

Nov. 30, 2024, is Small Business Saturday, when consumers across the U.S. will pour into local shops and restaurants — and click online — to... read more

Rocket Mortgage Review 2024

Rocket Mortgage overview Rocket Mortgage is an online lender headquartered in Detroit. As one of the nation’s largest lenders, it’s been in business for about... read more

Top States for Minority-Owned Businesses

With nearly 3.6 million Black-owned U.S. businesses, there are pockets of the country in which minority-owned businesses fare better than others. This LendingTree study examines... read more

Best Personal Loans To Buy Land in 2024

If you’re looking to buy a plot of land, you probably have some exciting plans for it. Less exciting is figuring out how to finance... read more

North Dakota Is the Most Welcoming to the Youngest Business Owners — Find Where Your State Lands

The path to successful entrepreneurship is full of challenges. However, some obstacles are heightened for young business owners, including limited access to capital, less experience,... read more

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