Alaya Linton
Contributing Writer
8years covering personal finance
40+ articles on LendingTree
8+ years of writing personal finance content
Plutus Awards Finalist, Best New Personal Finance Blog (2016)
Specialties
Mortgages
Personal finance
Debt payoff
Intentional spending
Education
Associate of Science, Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Alaya Linton is a freelance writer for LendingTree, specializing in personal finance, mortgages, debt payoff and intentional spending.
Also a speaker and financial coach, Alaya has over eight years of experience writing personal finance content and helping individuals take control of their money. She has published hundreds of articles across publications, including LendingTree, The Balance, GOBankingRates, CNN Underscored and AARP.
In a former life, Alaya was a clothing designer and entered the world of personal finance after being inspired by her journey of overcoming more than $74,000 of debt. Alaya’s passionate about making financial topics relatable, accessible and understandable to consumers who may feel overwhelmed, intimidated or hopeless about money as she once did.
Alaya’s thoughts on mortgages
Buying a home for the first time is an exciting adventure, but emotions can often cloud judgment. My first home purchase ultimately ended in a short sale, partly because I didn’t fully understand my mortgage terms. That hard lesson taught me the importance of self-education during the home-buying process. Today, I’m passionate about making mortgages and personal finance understandable and approachable for everyday consumers."
