Elizabeth Ayoola

Writer | Retirement, credit, wellness

Elizabeth Ayoola is a NerdWallet personal finance writer. She graduated from King's College London with a master's in environment, politics and globalization, and she has over 10 years of writing experience. Her journey to finance writing started with a goal to learn as much as she could about how to attain financial freedom and share information with others about how to do it, too. This led her to Debt.com, where she covered topics relating to mortgages, debt and credit. Her articles have appeared on platforms like The Associated Press, Essence, The Knot, MSN, Parents.com, Yahoo and PopSugar.

Education: M.A. in environment, politics and globalization from King's College London
Previous experience: Debt.com

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What Is Halal Investing?

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4 Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Home or Invest in 2023

Ask yourself the right questions first to guide your 2023 money goals.

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How Employees Can Maximize Benefits During Inflation

Employer benefits may help you save and invest more during periods of high inflation.

4 Ways Investors Can Make the Most of Inflation

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Get Kids Set to Invest With Custodial Accounts

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Can Job-Hopping Help Retirement Savings?

Changing jobs often has its pros and cons, but understanding how it hurts or helps your retirement savings can help you make more informed decisions

FIRE Movement: Financial Independence, Retire Early

Many Americans are taking early retirement into their own hands by joining the FIRE movement, but it’s not for everyone.

How to Buy Facebook Stock (META)

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OTC Markets: What They Are And How They Work

Over-the-counter, or OTC, markets are decentralized financial markets that give investors access to smaller, unlisted companies, foreign currencies, derivatives and other securities.