- 10+ years experience in personal finance writing
- Work published in Forbes, USA Today, Business Insider, Newsweek, Marketwatch and more
Bio and experience
Zina Kumok is a personal finance writer and speaker. A former newspaper reporter, she began her personal finance career by blogging about her successful attempt to pay off $28,000 in student loans in three years. She has written for brands like Mint, Chegg, Turbotax and more.
Zina lives in Indianapolis with her husband, two dogs and pet rabbit. Outside of writing, she enjoys indie flicks, baking and powerlifting.
Zina received her bachelor's degree in journalism from Indiana University.