About Zina Kumok
Current Role
Personal finance writer
Expertise
- Student Loans
- Credit Scores
- Personal Loans
- Banking
- Education Planning
Achievements
- Three-time Finalist For Best Personal Finance Contributor At The Plutus Awards
Degrees
- Bachelor's degree in journalism from Indiana University
Personal Finance Experience
Zina has been a personal finance writer for almost a decade. In that time, she has written for prestigious publications and household brands.
She has also worked as a financial coach helping real consumers tackle their loans. She paid off her student loans in three years and documented the progress on her blog.
Latest from Zina Kumok
How to Buy a House With Bad Credit: Compare Your Home Loan Options
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Student Loans and Divorce: What Happens to the Debt?
Divorcing while you have student loans can be difficult to manage, and the outcomes vary...