How a government shutdown could affect student aid
Government shutdowns, while rare, could slow down the financial aid process.
3 min read
Dec 06, 2023
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
-
-
What income do I need to afford a $350K house?
Many factors impact how much you can afford to spend on a house.
4 min read Nov 14, 2023 -
How much house can I afford with a $160,000 salary?
An income of $160K will give you more options than other house-hunters.
3 min read Nov 09, 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 -
How to get parent PLUS loan forgiveness
Parents have limited options for forgiveness, but it’s still possible.
2 min read Feb 08, 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 -
What is a modular home?
Modular homes offer homebuyers advantages over traditional homes.
5 min read May 06, 2022