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Dori Zinn

Florida, Fort Lauderdale

Personal Finance Journalist and Writer at Freelance

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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  • 2 weeks ago | financebuzz.com | Dori Zinn |Alicia Hahn

    Whether you've seen them on your own credit report or consented to them in a loan application, hard credit inquiries are part of the package when you apply for financial products. When you open a new account, a hard credit pull occurs to check your creditworthiness. But what is a hard credit pull, and when does one occur? Here's how hard credit pulls influence your credit. What is a hard pull on credit?

  • 2 weeks ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Dori Zinn

    Maoming, China is the world’s largest tilapia exporter, and workers in this small southern city are greatly impacted by tariffs and the U.S. trade war. • None Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how• None I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic.

  • 2 weeks ago | moneytalksnews.com | Dori Zinn

    Geobor / Shutterstock.comIf you’ve looked over your budget and think you can’t cut it down anymore, maybe you need to look a little harder. There are probably some expenses you still could reduce — or drop altogether — to save thousands of dollars a year. We found some examples of these costs and have some tips on how to slash them if you’re really determined. If you eliminated all of these expenses, you’d save a whopping amount — around $36,731 per year, based on averages.

  • 2 weeks ago | moneywise.com | Dori Zinn

    Pros and cons of taking a lump sum For some, especially those with confidence about managing money or serious financial needs in the short-term, taking the lump-sum payout may be the better choice. This option gives you complete control and flexibility with the money immediately. You can save it, spend it, gift it or invest it. This money could have a big impact on your life.

  • 2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Dori Zinn

    4 hours agoA "big, beautiful tax bill" is making its way through Congress, but how big and beautiful is it for you? In a big win for Trump, the bill won approval from a key congressional committee on May 18 to advance toward possible passage in the House of Representatives later this week. The legislation is …

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Dori Zinn (Bluesky: @dorizinn.bsky.social)
Dori Zinn (Bluesky: @dorizinn.bsky.social) @dorizinn
23 Oct 24

RT @dorizinn: Gen Z heads to trade school as college costs rise. Students are turning to vocational programs that can offer less debt and m…

Dori Zinn (Bluesky: @dorizinn.bsky.social)
Dori Zinn (Bluesky: @dorizinn.bsky.social) @dorizinn
18 Oct 24

Gen Z heads to trade school as college costs rise. Students are turning to vocational programs that can offer less debt and more job security. My latest for @Salon >> https://t.co/dOjC6z17ln

Dori Zinn (Bluesky: @dorizinn.bsky.social)
Dori Zinn (Bluesky: @dorizinn.bsky.social) @dorizinn
26 Aug 24

Looking to chat with trade/vocational/tech school students or graduates for a story. Is this you or someone you know? Please share or tell a friend! I'd love to chat with you.