Author
Jackie Lam
Jackie is a freelance personal finance writer and financial coach who is passionate about helping artists, freelancers, and gig economy workers with their money. She has in-depth experience with budgeting, investing, frugality, and relationships, and loves finding interesting stories that revolve around money.
She is the 2022 recipient of Money Management International's Financial Literacy and Education in Communities (FLEC) Award and the 2022 Plutus Awards recipient for Best Freelancer in Personal Finance Media.
In her spare time she enjoys volunteering, water aerobics, sticker collecting, being in nature, and learning the drums.
Areas of financial expertise
Personal finance
Loans
Insurance
Small business
Budgeting on variable income
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology, UCLA
Certificate in Copyediting, UCLA Extension
Title
Financial educator
Licenses and certifications
AFC® (AFCPE®)
You should know
Jackie's love for writing started when she was a young girl. Her passion evolved to fiction writing, blogging, and writing about money. She is a massive sticker collector, and loves to participate in her local Buy Nothing community and organize nature healing parties.
Her favorite quote about money is from Joseph Campbell: "Money is congealed energy and releasing it releases life possibilities."
Jackie Lam articles
Debt stress is real. How one couple freed themselves from overwhelming credit card debt to fulfill their dreams.
Curious about your date's credit score and debt load but don't want to pry? Here's how to do it.
Unhealthy debt could keep you stuck in a never-ending debt spiral. Learn more on how to assess your debt health.
Want to eat out like a king (or a queen) without busting your budget? Learn how.
Want to go on summer vacation without killing your budget? We got you. Check out our tips for cost-effective travel.