Maria Lin

About Maria


Maria Lin is the editor in chief at LearnVest. She is a contributor to the Huffington Post and was co-founder of UrbanDaddy.com. She has written for Real Simple, New York Magazine, Time Out New York, and has been featured in the Washington Post, ABC News, Fox Business News, the Wall Street Journal, and the BBC. She attended Columbia Journalism School with a specialization in digital media, has a J.D. from Berkeley Law School and a BA from Swarthmore College. She lives in New York City with her son, and spends her days chasing him, splurging on gourmet blue cheese and deep tissue massages, and thinking about the value of time.Follow Maria Lin on Twitter: @marialinnyc

Posts by Maria Lin

What I’ve Learned From Being a Single Parent

There are approximately 13.6 million single parents raising children in the U.S. today. In honor of Single Parents’ Day, one mom shares her story. More

10 Signs Your Child Is Too Busy

We all want our children to be well-rounded and successful. But is your child over-scheduled? We’ve got ten signs to look out for. More

Savoring: The Key to Stretching Your Dollar

Try this trick today to make sure that your money actually makes you happier. Trust us: It’s not as hard as you think! More

Sh*t Girls Say About Money

We couldn’t resist: Check out our very own video, “Sh*t Girls Say About Money.” If you’ve ever prayed to an ATM or bought “breakup earrings” … this one’s for you. More

Feng Shui: Fix the Flow of Wealth in Your Home and Office

In honor of Chinese New Year, editor in chief Maria Lin met with a feng shui expert to find out make your home or office more conducive to building wealth. More

Women and Money: Why We Stress, and How to Beat It

A new study has shown that women are dramatically more stressed about money than men. Find out how to beat your stresses, now. More

Say No to That Free Sample! The Rule of Reciprocity

There are little tricks businesses use to get us to buy. While some are pretty obvious, like sales and coupons, there are sneakier methods you should be aware of. More

Holiday Wish Lists: Practical or Tacky?

For every dollar you spend on a gift, the recipient will only feel about 25 cents of satisfaction. Avoid giving (and receiving) poor gifts with our guide. More

The Best Time Investments You Can Make

Think of these seven best ways to spend your time as investments that will yield the high dividends of a more fulfilled life. More

How to Spend South of the Haimish Line

New York Times columnist David Brooks advises that we learn to spend our money well, and stay south of the Haimish Line—the line between luxury and warmth. More