Alaya Linton

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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.

73 Articles by Alaya Linton

57% of Young Americans Live in Their Hometowns, but 47% Who Don’t Would Consider Moving Back Updated December 17, 2023

57% of millennials and Gen Zers live in their hometowns, while another 16% live near...

Massachusetts Residents Spend the Most on the Lottery, but Ohioans Are the Most Likely to Make Their Money Back Updated December 03, 2023

In light of life-changing jackpots, LendingTree researchers looked at how much people are spending on...

North Carolina Home to Top 3 Places to Start a Small Business Updated November 12, 2023

This LendingTree study identifies where small businesses are likely to thrive — and where they’re...

53% of Americans Expect to Shop on Small Business Saturday This Year Updated October 19, 2023

53% of Americans say they definitely or probably will shop small on Small Business Saturday,...

Places Where Black Americans Thrive the Most (and Least) Updated August 27, 2023

LendingTree researchers found that Black households see the most economic prosperity in Washington, D.C., and...

Places Where Black Americans Thrive the Most (and Least) Updated August 27, 2023

LendingTree researchers found that Black households see the most economic prosperity in Washington, D.C., and...