Alaya Linton is a personal financial coach on a mission to help women break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle and create a better financial future. As a former clothing designer, she writes about both money and fashion and has appeared in U.S. News & World Report, thebalance.com, GOBankingRates, and other publications.

Alaya Linton
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Freshen up your closet with these stunning dresses, blouses and tops, a jumpsuit, a caftan, accessories and more.
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Alaya Linton
, May 14, 2021
3 Min Read
Plus: Check out top companies committed to hiring older workers
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Alaya Linton
, April 9, 2021
4 Min Read
Save on practically anything you buy. These savvy strategies take my friends and me just minutes and can free up hundreds of dollars for travel, retirement and more.
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Alaya Linton
, March 26, 2021
4 Min Read
Tacos, Chinese food and chocolate cake are even tastier when on the house. Mark your calendar with these food holidays and know where to look for free and cheap eats all year.
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Alaya Linton
, January 8, 2021
8 Min Read
You get strong financially the same way you do physically, by committing to regular activity. A prosperity coach gets you started with simple fiscal fitness moves that get results.
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Alaya Linton
, January 8, 2021
4 Min Read
For a soft and shiny silver mane, give your strands the right care. A stylist offers pro tips. Plus: product options, from shampoos and conditioners to styling aids.
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Alaya Linton
, December 22, 2020
4 Min Read
Jumpers are one-and-done dressing at its best. These warm and cozy one-piece wonders will take you from Zoom meetings to errands to date night at home.
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Alaya Linton
, December 18, 2020
2 Min Read
An afro, a blowout and a 4b twist out … these styles celebrate our strands. Whether you can spend $60 or $600, we’ve found a crown fit for the queen you are.
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Alaya Linton
, December 18, 2020
3 Min Read
Happy couples reclaim and maintain honest, heart-centered communication. Don’t tiptoe around relationship tension, say experts. Use it as a tool to get talking and get closer.
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Alaya Linton
, November 20, 2020
3 Min Read
Sex and relationship experts reveal techniques for connecting with and embracing your deepest desires. Number 3 can open the door to exquisite realms of pleasure.
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Alaya Linton
, October 30, 2020
3 Min Read