Jackie Lam

Jackie Lam is a freelance writer with experience covering small business, budgeting, freelancing and money, and personal finance. She has written for more than 60 outlets, including Salon.com, GOOD and Business Insider. She is currently working on her AFC® financial coaching certification to help artists and freelancers.

Articles by Jackie Lam

U.S. Consumers Spending Less, Saving and Investing More

As more Americans get vaccinated and pandemic restrictions are lifted across the U.S., consumers remain cautious about their money. The Conference Board, a nonprofit business... read more

Americans’ Financial Habits Have Improved Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

While nearly 40% of U.S. adults wouldn’t be able to cover a $400 emergency expense with cash or an equivalent, the COVID-19 pandemic has lit... read more

PPP Funding Important or Critical for Nearly All Businesses

Small businesses continue to struggle financially, relying on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to stay afloat, according to an early 2021 survey from management solutions... read more

More Than a Third of Health Care Workers Worry About Meeting Financial Obligations

While it comes as no surprise that the coronavirus pandemic has taken a hefty toll on the mental health and stress levels of health care... read more

Car-Buying Gender Gap: Women Purchasing Vehicles Differently Than Men

It turns out that car-buying preferences among gender go beyond color, as survey data showed that men are 57% more likely than women to buy... read more

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