Zina Kumok, Author at MintLife Blog

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Why is My Credit Score Never the Same?

December 20, 2017 (Last Modified: July 26, 2018) / Zina Kumok

Checking your credit score can be a bit overwhelming and even anxiety-inducing. Where do you get your score? Should you pay for it? Should you get it for free through your bank or credit card issuer? Why is your score...

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How To

How to Transfer Money Between Accounts at Different Banks

October 27, 2017 (Last Modified: March 31, 2021) / Zina Kumok

As a personal finance writer, I’m often answering questions from friends and family about basic financial principles. When someone is setting up a savings account for the first time, they’ll often ask, “How do I actually move the money from...

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3 Easy Ways to Improve Your Credit Score

October 23, 2017 / Zina Kumok

If you’ve never actively worked to improve your credit, a credit score might seem like black magic. You may understand that scores run from 300 to 850, but that’s where most people’s knowledge ends. When you don’t understand the forces...

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Early Career

The Best and Worst Jobs for Work-Life Balance

October 18, 2017 (Last Modified: March 29, 2021) / Zina Kumok

When it comes to picking a career, it’s not all about money. Everyone has a threshold where the salary they make just isn’t worth the stress, uncertainty and long hours their job demands. We all need a balance between our...

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Early Career

How to Find Work-Life Balance in a Demanding Field

October 11, 2017 (Last Modified: March 29, 2021) / Zina Kumok

When I was a teenager studying journalism at Indiana University, I dreamed of mixing things up in the newsroom of a major publication. I imagined myself trading barbs with my co-workers, asking hard-hitting questions and standing up to the editor-in-chief...

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Trends

The Cheapest Pets to Own

September 22, 2017 (Last Modified: March 31, 2021) / Zina Kumok

The science is in – owning a pet makes you happier. That may not be groundbreaking insight, but in the midst of a mental health epidemic, many Americans are looking to furry friends for help. A pet can provide companionship,...

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Early Career

How to Get the Most Out of an Awesome Job Offer

September 20, 2017 / Zina Kumok

In the past, employees would stick with a company for decades. It wasn’t unusual in the 20th century for someone to stay at the same company for their entire career, consistently garnering raises and promotions until they retired with a...

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Early Career

My Coworker Makes More Than Me – What Can I Do?

September 13, 2017 / Zina Kumok

One day at a previous job, my coworker left their pay stub sitting in a shared space. I didn’t mean to snoop, but in looking to see what they had left I accidentally saw their take-home sum. I immediately wished...

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Early Career

Should I Take a Low-Paying Job with Good Potential?

September 7, 2017 / Zina Kumok

Any career guru worth their salt will probably advise you to only switch jobs for an upgraded salary. It makes sense; if you’re looking to advance your professional standing, taking a step back is also a step in the wrong...

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Early Career

How to Compare Two Job Offers

May 15, 2016 (Last Modified: March 31, 2021) / Zina Kumok

Weighing two separate job offers can seem like an embarrassment of riches. In today’s job-starved economy, the prospect of having your choice between two positions is a rare and enviable position. But there’s also an element of anxiety with choosing...

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Zina Kumok

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Why is My Credit Score Never the Same?

How to Transfer Money Between Accounts at Different Banks

3 Easy Ways to Improve Your Credit Score

The Best and Worst Jobs for Work-Life Balance

How to Find Work-Life Balance in a Demanding Field

The Cheapest Pets to Own

How to Get the Most Out of an Awesome Job Offer

My Coworker Makes More Than Me – What Can I Do?

Should I Take a Low-Paying Job with Good Potential?

How to Compare Two Job Offers

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