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Dori Zinn

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  • Personal Finance Journalist and Writer, Freelance
Fort Lauderdale
As seen in: CNN, Forbes Advisor, MSN, MSN Canada, MSN Malaysia, MSN Money Canada, MSN Singapore, Wirecutter, Business Insider, Buy Side WSJ 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

freedomdebtrelief.com — A personal financial plan can help you stay on track and achieve your financial goals. Get started today with investment, tax, and savings plans.
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Moving Costs Explained: How Much to Budget in 2025

Moving Costs Explained: How Much to Budget in 2025

workmoney.org — Planning a move but not sure what it will cost? We break down the average prices for full-service movers and hidden fees so you can budget with confidence.
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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

workmoney.org — Big changes are coming to Medicare in 2026. Learn about the new prescription drug cap, rising Part B costs, and how to plan your budget.
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How to Choose a Mortgage Lender in Five Steps

How to Choose a Mortgage Lender in Five Steps

Kiplinger — Looking for a home loan? Learn how to compare mortgage lenders, get preapproved, and lock in the best rate with this step-by-step guide for buyers.
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Planning for College & Career Alongside AI | Edvisors

Planning for College & Career Alongside AI | Edvisors

edvisors.com — With the ever-evolving AI landscape, seniors and new grads need to find effective ways to work with AI as the new technology is shifting jobs and positions across all industries.
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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

Kiplinger — Mortgage rates, buyer demand and the risk of waiting too long all play a role in whether it's the right time to sell your home.
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Economic Impacts Expected Due to Reduced Federal Spending

Economic Impacts Expected Due to Reduced Federal Spending

Edvisors — Since Inauguration Day, Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has slashed federal programs and cut more than 220,000 jobs. With thousands of job cuts from more than a dozen federal agencies , the impact is more than just the job loss.
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Where and How to Invest $2,000

Where and How to Invest $2,000

Prudential — However you get your windfall, you might suddenly find yourself with extra money. Here's how you can start investing to meet your financial goals.
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How Much Does A $50,000 Annuity Pay Per Month?

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

Retire Guide — Discover how much a $50,000 annuity can pay you each month. Explore payout options and external influences to maximize your retirement income.
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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

Kiplinger — Mortgage rates are still fluctuating in 2025 as the Fed begins cutting rates. Learn how interest rate changes affect your monthly payments and what buyers should watch for this year.
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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?

Bankrate — 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...

Yahoo Finance — The Wells Fargo Reflect card has one of the best introductory APR offers available for purchases and balance transfers.
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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

CNET — If you owe the IRS money, you have more options than you think, including asking for a short-term extension or setting up a payment plan.
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Differences Between Short Term vs. Long Term Capital Gains

Differences Between Short Term vs. Long Term Capital Gains

SmartAsset — Capital gains are taxed. But whether they're short term vs long term capital gains can make a big difference in your tax bill.
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Gen Z is heading to trade school

Gen Z is heading to trade school

Salon — 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

Salon — Most of the things you pay for are negotiable. Don't say no for someone — the worst thing is that they say no for themselves.
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How covering homeowners insurance costs could help your audience

How covering homeowners insurance costs could help your audience

RTDNA — Mounting inflation isn't anything new. While inflation gets a lot of attention, there are other silent yet exceptionally costly factors Americans face right now, like sky-high homeowners insurance. Home insurance isn't legally required, but most mortgage lenders require it as part of their loan agreements.
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How much do real estate agents cost?

How much do real estate agents cost?

CBS News — Are you looking to buy a home now that mortgage rates have dropped? Here's how much a real estate agent could cost.
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Down Goes the Discharge

Down Goes the Discharge

Fort Lauderdale Magazine — Lake Okeechobee is the largest freshwater lake in Florida and is discharging billions of gallons of polluted water that eventually lands in the Everglades, Intracostal and Atlantic Ocean. This discharge has lasting harmful impacts on our waters, our sea life and us.
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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

Money Talks News — Don't learn how to succeed in marriage by failing. Instead, learn from a couple who did it right for decades. Before my grandfather passed away eight years ago, my grandparents were married 53 years. My grandmother, Thelma, tells me stories about her life, and most involve my grandfather and their life together.
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