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Dori Zinn

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  • Personal Finance Journalist and Writer, Freelance
Fort Lauderdale
As seen in: CNN, MSN, MSN Canada, MSN Money Canada, MSN Singapore, Wirecutter, Business Insider, Buy Side WSJ, Forbes Advisor, Forbes Advisor Canada and
Covers:  banking, budgeting, borrowing/loans, fintech, retirement, estate planning, credit/debt, higher ed, family, parenting, pets, women's health,
Award-winning journalist with words in @WSJ @Forbes @nytimes & more. LaSpada's lover. Prez @blossomersmedia. Threads: @dorizinn. Bluesky: @dorizinn.bsky.social
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How to Create Your Yearly Personal Financial Plan

How to Create Your Yearly Personal Financial Plan

A personal financial plan can help you stay on track and achieve your financial goals. Get started today with…

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Moving Costs Explained: How Much to Budget in 2025

Moving Costs Explained: How Much to Budget in 2025

Planning a move but not sure what it will cost? We break down the average prices for full-service movers and …

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Changes are Coming to Medicare in 2026 - What You Should Know

Changes are Coming to Medicare in 2026 - What You Should Know

Big changes are coming to Medicare in 2026. Learn about the new prescription drug cap, rising Part B costs, a…

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How to Choose a Mortgage Lender in Five Steps

How to Choose a Mortgage Lender in Five Steps

Looking for a home loan? Learn how to compare mortgage lenders, get preapproved, and lock in the best rate wi…

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Planning for College & Career Alongside AI | Edvisors

Planning for College & Career Alongside AI | Edvisors

With the ever-evolving AI landscape, seniors and new grads need to find effective ways to work with AI as the…

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Should You Sell Your House Now or Wait? What to Consider

Should You Sell Your House Now or Wait? What to Consider

Mortgage rates, buyer demand and the risk of waiting too long all play a role in whether it's the right time …

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Economic Impacts Expected Due to Reduced Federal Spending

Economic Impacts Expected Due to Reduced Federal Spending

Since Inauguration Day, Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has slashed federal programs a…

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Where and How to Invest $2,000

Where and How to Invest $2,000

However you get your windfall, you might suddenly find yourself with extra money. Here's how you can start in…

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How Much Does A $50,000 Annuity Pay Per Month?

How Much Does A $50,000 Annuity Pay Per Month?

Discover how much a $50,000 annuity can pay you each month. Explore payout options and external influences to…

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How the Federal Reserve Affects Mortgage Rates - and What It Means for Homebuyers in 2025

How the Federal Reserve Affects Mortgage Rates - and What It Means for Homebuyers in 2025

Mortgage rates are still fluctuating in 2025 as the Fed begins cutting rates. Learn how interest rate changes…

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Who Qualifies For Debt Forgiveness And How Can You Be Eligible?

Who Qualifies For Debt Forgiveness And How Can You Be Eligible?

Who qualifies for debt forgiveness depends on the type of debt, income, profession and other factors.

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Wells Fargo Reflect Card review: One of the best intro APRs currently available for new cardholde...

Wells Fargo Reflect Card review: One of the best intro APRs currently available for new cardholde...

The Wells Fargo Reflect card has one of the best introductory APR offers available for purchases and balance …

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Can't Pay Your Tax Bill This Year? Here Are 5 Things You Can Do Right Now

Can't Pay Your Tax Bill This Year? Here Are 5 Things You Can Do Right Now

If you owe the IRS money, you have more options than you think, including asking for a short-term extension o…

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Differences Between Short Term vs. Long Term Capital Gains

Differences Between Short Term vs. Long Term Capital Gains

Capital gains are taxed. But whether they're short term vs long term capital gains can make a big difference …

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Gen Z is heading to trade school

Gen Z is heading to trade school

Students are turning to vocational programs that can offer less debt and more job security.

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5 things you can negotiate to save money on household bills

5 things you can negotiate to save money on household bills

Most of the things you pay for are negotiable. Don't say no for someone — the worst thing is that they say no…

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How covering homeowners insurance costs could help your audience

How covering homeowners insurance costs could help your audience

Mounting inflation isn't anything new. While inflation gets a lot of attention, there are other silent yet ex…

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How much do real estate agents cost?

How much do real estate agents cost?

Are you looking to buy a home now that mortgage rates have dropped? Here's how much a real estate agent could…

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Down Goes the Discharge

Down Goes the Discharge

Lake Okeechobee is the largest freshwater lake in Florida and is discharging billions of gallons of polluted …

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Lessons From Grandma: Make Your Marriage Last by Talking About Money

Lessons From Grandma: Make Your Marriage Last by Talking About Money

Don't learn how to succeed in marriage by failing. Instead, learn from a couple who did it right for decades.…

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