Jackie Lam

About the Author

Jackie is a seasoned personal finance writer and is based in Los Angeles. She is an accredited AFC financial counselor. Her previous work experience includes writing articles on personal finance — her work has appeared in USA Today's Blueprint, Business Insider, BuzzFeed, CNET, Forbes Advisor, Salon.com, and more. Jackie is passionate about helping artists, freelancers, and gig economy workers with their finances. She has in-depth experience writing about budgeting, investing, frugality, and money and relationships, and she loves finding interesting stories that revolve around money. She has participated in panels exploring personal finance and freelance writing, and has presented workshops on how freelancers and artists can develop a positive relationship with their money and build values-based businesses. In her spare time she enjoys volunteering, water aerobics, sticker collecting, being in nature, and learning the drums. You can connect with her on Instagram or Bluesky.

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