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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

22% of Retirement-Age Americans Are Still Working, With New Jersey Seeing the Largest Increase in Older Adults in the Workforce

Significant growth in the 65-and-older population, changes in Social Security policies and a higher cost of living have led to a large share of older... read more

Amid Economic Ups and Downs, 2 in 3 US Businesses Say Interest Rate Changes Aren’t Negatively Affecting Them

Inflation and rising interest rates have significantly impacted consumers over the past few years. In response to economic shifts, consumers have altered their spending and... read more

What is a Piggyback Loan?

A piggyback loan combines two mortgages for the purpose of buying or refinancing a home. Borrowers often use piggyback mortgages to avoid paying private mortgage... read more

57% of Young Americans Live in Their Hometowns, but 47% Who Don’t Would Consider Moving Back

As the expression goes, home is where the heart is, and most young Americans are taking that, well, to heart. The latest LendingTree survey of... read more

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