Maya Lee,

Maya Lee is a millennial money coach and founder of a popular newsletter on debt freedom. After paying off $85,000 in student loans and credit card debt while working a modest salary job, Maya now shares practical, no-fluff advice on budgeting, credit building, and mindset shifts. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Economics and is a Certified Credit Counselor (CCC). Maya lives in Seattle with her partner and two cats, where she experiments with frugal recipes and advocates for financial equity in underrepresented communities.

Author Archive: Maya Lee

Teaching Your Teen About Credit, Debt & Money Before College

Starting a conversation with your college student about money may be one of the most important talks you have with your child this summer.

Keeping Out of Financial Trouble at College

The following are ten points I would press on any student to keep out of financial trouble at college.

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Savings & Investment

New investor reviewing their first brokerage account on a laptop while avoiding common investing mistakes

5 Mistakes New Investors Make With Their First Brokerage Account

Learn about new investor mistakes. Discover 5 costly errors beginners make with their first brokerage account and how to avoid them from the start.

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Savings & Investment

Side-by-side comparison of money market account and treasury bills for short-term cash storage

Money Market Account vs Treasury Bills: Where to Park Your Short-Term Cash

Learn about money market vs treasury bills. Compare yields, liquidity, and risk to find the best place to park your short-term cash and maximize returns.

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Savings & Investment

Investor reviewing DRIP investing strategy with dividend growth chart on laptop

Dividend Reinvestment Plans: How DRIP Investing Builds Wealth on Autopilot

Learn about DRIP investing strategy. Discover how dividend reinvestment plans compound your wealth automatically with little effort or extra capital.

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5 Mistakes People Make When Buying in Bulk (And How to Avoid Them)

Learn about buying in bulk mistakes. Discover the 5 most common bulk shopping errors and practical tips to save money without wasting it.

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Person using a budgeting app on smartphone alongside labeled cash envelopes for digital envelope budgeting

How to Use Cash Envelopes in a Digital World for Better Budget Control

Learn about cash envelope budgeting digital. Discover how to adapt the envelope method using apps and digital tools to take control of your spending today.

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Middle-income earner reviewing spending habits and budget to start building wealth

5 Spending Habits That Keep Middle-Income Earners From Building Wealth

Learn about spending habits that prevent wealth. Discover 5 common money mistakes middle-income earners make and how to break them to start building lasting wealth.

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