Articles by Zina Kumok

Zina covers a wide range of personal finance with expertise in budgeting and money management -- much from her experience in handling her own finances. Her work has been featured in the Associated Press, DailyWorth, Investopedia, Business Insider, Forbes, US News & World Report, and more. Education: B.A. in Journalism from Indiana University Bloomington.

How to Keep Up with Your Friends Without Going Broke
Zina Kumok
Zina Kumok
How to Keep Up with Your Friends Without Going Broke
It's all fun and games...until your bank account goes into the red....
The Best Credit Cards for Teens for 2024
The best credit cards for your teen can teach your child to spend responsibly while building good credit without going into debt.
How to Save for Retirement When Working Part-Time
Find out how you can save for retirement when working a part-time that earns unstable income or when the job doesn't offer a retirement plan.
6 Myths Every Student Thinks About Their Student Loans
Zina Kumok
Zina Kumok
6 Myths Every Student Thinks About Their Student Loans
Think you know everything about student loans? Test your knowledge as we...
Are Robo-Advisors the Best Way to Invest?
Zina Kumok
Zina Kumok
Are Robo-Advisors the Best Way to Invest?
If you‘re new to investing, robo-advisors like Betterment can be helpful. Here‘s...
Financial Abuse is Real: What to Do If It’s Happening to You
Financial abuse and financial infidelity are real. Learn how to understand if it's happening to you - and what you can do about it if it is.
How Uber and Lyft Drivers Can Best Save Their Earnings
As a rideshare driver, you actually have solid investment options available to them - if your’re willing to do a little legwork to get their account set up.
How Teachers Can Save for Retirement
Zina Kumok
Zina Kumok
How Teachers Can Save for Retirement
Learn about the different options that teachers can use to save for...
How Military Members Can Save For Retirement
Zina Kumok
Zina Kumok
How Military Members Can Save For Retirement
Learn how military service members can save for retirement, including through TSPs,...
How to Use Credit for Your Wedding
There are a million decisions to make for a wedding, but this one is easy. If you're planning on using credit to pay for your wedding, here's how you can do it.

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