Aja McClanahan

Former Personal Finance Writer, Credit Cards

About the author

Expertise
Aja McClanahan is an author, blogger, and speaker on personal finance and entrepreneurship.
Experience
She started her money journey as a broke college student. Majoring in economics, she still had no idea how to handle money when she graduated. At one point, Aja's debt climbed to over $120,000. She paid it all off in 2013 and now is showing others how to do the same.
Aja is the author of "How a Mother Should Talk About Money with Her Daughter." Her writing has been featured in Business Insider, SuperMoney, MSN Money and many other publications.

Aja's latest articles

BankAmericard vs. Bank Of America Customized Cash Rewards

Would you prefer a longer intro APR or a shorter one and ongoing rewards?

8 min read Dec 04, 2025
Why did my interest rate go up on my credit card?

Here’s what you need to do if your credit card APR increases.

7 min read Oct 29, 2025
Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards benefits guide

If you’re looking for a low-maintenance, flat-rate cash back card, consider this card.

5 min read Oct 22, 2025
Amex Platinum vs. Amex Business Platinum

Which card is better — the Amex Platinum or Amex Business Platinum?

7 min read Oct 14, 2025
Chase Freedom Rise vs. Discover it Student Chrome

We compare the Discover it Student Chrome and the Chase Freedom Rise cards.

6 min read Sep 25, 2025
Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card vs. Chase Freedom Unlimited

Here’s how the Capital One Savor compares to the Chase Freedom Unlimited.

7 min read Sep 12, 2025
Citi Strata℠ Card vs. Citi Double Cash Card

Here’s a breakdown of the new Citi Strata Card vs. the Citi Double Cash Card.

6 min read Sep 10, 2025
Guide to the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card

The World of Hyatt Business card works well for busy business owners. Here’s why.

5 min read Sep 08, 2025