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Aja McClanahan

Aja McClanahan | Expert Contributor
Expertise: Credit card travel rewards, budget travel, real estate, getting out of debt and investing.

Aja McClanahan is a seasoned writer and passionate storyteller covering personal finance, real estate and location-independent lifestyles. Her insights have been featured in top-tier outlets like Money.com, CreditCards.com, Inc., Business Insider, and MSN Money. Aja's inspiring personal journey of overcoming debt and building wealth through real estate has captured the attention of platforms such as NerdWallet, U.S. News & World Report, and MarketWatch, among others. She's also the author of the impactful book How a Mother Should Talk About Money With Her Daughter. When she’s not helping readers take control of their financial futures, Aja enjoys living between Florida and Puerto Rico and exploring new travel experiences.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts (Double Major in Economics & Spanish)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Latest Articles:

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