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.
How to Fire a Client: 6 Tips for a Polite Breakup (with Script)
Early in my freelance writing career, I had a client who demanded I provide all of my financial information to him as a condition of our contract. The information he wanted, which included my annual income, my mortgage amount and interest rate, and how much I had in savings, had nothing to do with the…
How to Take Your Business Online: 11-Step Guide
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more businesses are struggling to stay afloat. While big-box stores and well-known brands have managed to survive, it’s been particularly challenging for traditionally in-person service businesses. After all, how do you provide personal training or therapy or dog grooming online? And how do you earn money…
What Is a Debt Relief Service? The 3 Types Explained
According to a recent survey, approximately 300 million Americans have some form of debt.[1] That’s a lot of people — and a lot of debt. What if you want to take control of your debt and figure out how to pay it off? Books, websites, and even personal finance podcasts can help, but many people…
All Star Cheer Costs a Fortune, but I Pay for It Anyway. Here’s Why
I’m a pretty frugal person by nature. I use coupons when I remember them, mostly keep to a budget, occasionally participate in no-spend challenges, and have an overall handle on what I’m doing with my money. Plus, there’s not a whole lot I like to spend money on. Food allergies keep me eating at home,…
25 Programs to Get Free Money From the Government
If you’re facing a job loss, disability, underemployment, or other factors that make it difficult to support your family, you’re not alone. According to U.S. Census data, 38.1 million people were living in poverty in 2018.[1] That doesn’t include the families living above the poverty line who struggle to pay their bills and put food…
20 Safe Ways to Make Money as a Kid
Whether it’s to buy a new video game, AirPods, or just to feel like they have their own spending money, every kid wants their own cash. My 13-year-old spends a lot of time talking about jobs she’s going to have when she’s older. What she doesn’t realize is that there’s plenty of ways for her…
Discover Bank Review 2023: Safety, Rates & Account Types
I don’t ask for much in a bank. Basically, I want my money to be safe, and I’d prefer not to have to pay exorbitant monthly fees to access my cash. It’d also be helpful if I could get some cashback or earn more interest than a mere $0.02 per statement (or less). You’d think…
HealthyWage Review: Earn Up to $10,000 to Lose Weight
If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you know how difficult it can be. From avoiding temptations, to having no support network, to decreasing motivation, losing weight is often a frustrating, lonely process. Not to mention how expensive it can get. What if there was a way you could find support and motivation along with…