Jana Lynch
Editor
Jana graduated from the University Delaware in 2001 with a Master’s Degree in Urban Affairs and Public Policy. After spending nearly a decade in social services, Jana switched careers to freelance writing and editing. She fell into personal finance almost by accident, after the birth of her daughter inspired her to take better control of her own money.
A tireless advocate for financial abuse survivors, she’s worked with best-selling authors and websites including The Penny Hoarder, ChooseFI, Frugal Rules, The Dollar Stretcher, Marcus Garrett (of Paychecks and Balances), Brynne Conroy (of Femme Frugality), and The Plutus Foundation, where she also served as the Director of Grants and Programs for four years.
To learn more, connect with Jana on LinkedIn.
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21 Best Stay-At-Home Mom Jobs to Earn in Your Spare Time
For many moms, staying home and not working simply isn’t an option. That’s why more moms are choosing to work from home, where they can be with their kids and bring in money. Here are 21 jobs with flexible schedules for stay-at-home moms.
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