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Maya Dollarhide

Maya Dollarhide

MS, Freelance Journalist and Personal Finance Content Writer

Maya Dollarhide is a Freelance Journalist specializing in personal finance, real estate, and financial literacy education. She earned her MS in Journalism from Columbia University and has written for TIME, Yahoo Finance, Investopedia, Bankrate, Forbes, CNN, and AARP. Her work focuses on creating SEO-driven content, developing K-12 financial literacy curriculum, and producing B2B content for financial services clients.

Posts by Maya Dollarhide

How to Consolidate Debt While Unemployed: 5 Options to Consider

Consolidating debt while unemployed is tough, but possible, with options like nonprofit credit counseling, secured loans, and hardship programs still within reach. Your best bet is to compare lenders carefully and tackle your income situation alongside your debt.
Read MoreMar 25, 2026
An unemployed man thinking about his debt consolidation options.
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