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.

The Best Credit Cards for Teens for 2024 Photo of Zina Kumok Zina Kumok The Best Credit Cards for Teens for 2024 Watching your child grow from an infant to a young adult is almost always a scary... 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 Think you know everything about student loans? Test your knowledge as we dispel some rampant student loan myths. Are Robo-Advisors the Best Way to Invest? Photo of Zina Kumok Zina Kumok Are Robo-Advisors the Best Way to Invest? Image Credit | https://unsplash.com/photos/dAmHWsRYP9c The first rule in securing a... Financial Abuse is Real: What to Do If It's Happening to You Photo of Zina Kumok Zina Kumok Financial Abuse is Real: What to Do If It's Happening to You Image Credit | https://unsplash.com/photos/H28ODcp4EUk Shannyn Allan was engaged to... How to Keep Up with Your Friends Without Going Broke It's all fun and games...until your bank account goes into the red. Here's how you can keep up with your friends without going into debt. 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 Photo of Zina Kumok Zina Kumok How Teachers Can Save for Retirement Many teachers - especially those in major metropolitan areas - are working second... How Military Members Can Save For Retirement Photo of Zina Kumok Zina Kumok How Military Members Can Save For Retirement When it comes to saving for retirement, military members are in an interesting... 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.