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Zina Kumok

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Zina Kumok is a freelance writer specializing in personal finance. A former reporter, she has covered murder trials, the Final Four and everything in between. She has been featured in Lifehacker, DailyWorth and Time. Read about how she paid off $28,000 worth of student loans in three years at Conscious Coins.

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Financial Planning, Student Finances

5 Ways to Save for College Now

September 9, 2020 / Zina Kumok
5 Ways to Save for College Now

Here are some of the best ways to save for your child’s college expenses – and how to get them involved in the process.

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Early Career, Student Finances

The Best Financial Books for College Students

September 4, 2020 (Last Modified: September 9, 2020) / Zina Kumok
The Best Financial Books for College Students

While an article or video can be informative, books allow you to delve deeper. Here are some of the best financial books for college students.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19), Student Finances

How to Make the Most of Your COVID-19 Gap Year

September 1, 2020 / Zina Kumok
How to Make the Most of Your COVID-19 Gap Year

This year a third of students decided to delay college. If you’re looking to make the most of your gap year, here are a few ways to do it.

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How To, Student Finances

How to Budget for Grad School Applications

September 1, 2020 / Zina Kumok
How to Budget for Grad School ApplicationsBy the time most people consider grad school, they’ve already had a taste of the real world – and a look at the price tag. Even those lucky enough to land a high-paying job right off the bat are likely...

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How To, Student Finances

5 Steps to Refinancing Student Loans

August 24, 2020 (Last Modified: September 3, 2020) / Zina Kumok
5 Steps to Refinancing Student Loans

If you’re thinking about refinancing your student loans, here are some strategies to determine if it’s the right move – and to make sure you get the best rates.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19), Student Finances

College Students: You May Be Eligible for Stimulus Money

July 28, 2020 (Last Modified: December 22, 2020) / Zina Kumok
College Students: You May Be Eligible for Stimulus Money

Without realizing it, college students could be leaving stimulus money on the table. If you’re a student, here’s what you may be eligible for.

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Student Finances

Where to Find Free Financial Resources in College

May 22, 2020 / Zina Kumok
Where to Find Free Financial Resources in College

Did you know, most universities are brimming with free financial resources for students – all you need to know is where to look. Here are a few options.

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Student Finances

What To Do The Summer Before College

May 14, 2020 / Zina Kumok
What To Do The Summer Before College

Starting college is like starting anything new – exciting, intimidating maybe even a little nerve-racking. Luckily, a little prep will go a long way.

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Student Finances

The Best 8 Scholarship Sites to Find Your Money Match

April 27, 2020 / Zina Kumok
The Best 8 Scholarship Sites to Find Your Money Match

College is expensive and the cost is only increasing. Let’s look at the top sites available to help find the best-suited scholarships and track due dates.

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Student Finances

How to Build Your Credit as a Student

March 12, 2020 / Zina Kumok
How to Build Your Credit as a Student

Your credit score is so important, but where do you start? Whether you have no credit or some credit, here are ways you can build your credit as a student.

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