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Zina Kumok

Zina Kumok is a personal finance writer dedicated to explaining complex financial topics so real people can understand them. As a former newspaper reporter, she has covered everything from murder trials to the Final Four.

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

Student Loans and Divorce: What Happens to the Debt?

Divorcing while you have student loans can be difficult to manage, and the outcomes vary...