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

7 things financial pros say you should never do with your investments

Regardless of how much money you have, it can be easy to fall into investment traps.

5 min read May 30, 2023
Are you eligible for financial aid?

Many students think they won’t qualify for financial aid, but they may be surprised.

4 min read May 17, 2023
CSS Profile vs. FAFSA: What’s the difference?

Should you fill out both the FAFSA and the CSS Profile? That depends on your school.

4 min read May 17, 2023
Employee tuition reimbursement: How to make the most of tuition benefits

Some students can get their college costs reimbursed by their employer.

3 min read May 11, 2023
What OSLA student loan borrowers need to know

Here’s what to know if OSLA is your student loan servicer.

3 min read Apr 21, 2023
Lenders that will refinance student loans with no degree

If you never graduated, you still have options to refinance your student loans.

3 min read Apr 19, 2023
6 frequently asked questions about Social Security benefits

While the program is widely used, it can be difficult to navigate.

2 min read Apr 18, 2023
What is an FHA-approved condo?

How to get a low-down-payment FHA loan on a condo.

5 min read Mar 30, 2023