Dori Zinn

Contributor, Personal Finance

Dori Zinn is a contributor to Bankrate covering personal finance, personal loans, student loans, student financial aid and investing, among other topics. Since graduating college in a recession, she has covered various parts of the personal finance space, including banking, budgeting, investing and real estate, for more than a decade. She has also contributed to CNET and has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo and other outlets. She loves teaching people about money.

Dori's latest articles

Drug convictions and student loans: Here’s what to know

Your federal aid eligibility could be affected, but you still have options.

3 min read Feb 03, 2023
ETFs vs. ETNs: What’s the difference?

Here are what ETFs and ETNs are and some of the key differences between them.

3 min read Aug 31, 2022
5 things every millennial should know about saving for retirement

For millennials, retirement shouldn’t be an afterthought, because they have the best money-making asset: time.

4 min read Aug 04, 2022
How to set up a trust fund

Trust funds just aren’t for the rich. Many people can benefit from setting one up. Here’s how to get started.

5 min read Jul 29, 2022
What are municipal bonds?

Here’s what you need to know before putting your money into so-called “muni” bonds.

3 min read Jul 29, 2022
Are timeshares a good investment?

If you’re thinking about buying a timeshare, make sure you know the risks and benefits.

4 min read Jun 23, 2022
What is a modular home?

Modular homes offer homebuyers advantages over traditional homes.

5 min read May 06, 2022