Kim Pinnelli

Senior Contributing Writer

Kim is a personal finance expert with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Kim enjoys helping people take charge of their personal finances and has been doing so with her freelance writing for 13 years. She loves helping people break down difficult personal finance topics, helping them make smart financial decisions.

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Recent Articles

4 Ways to Save Money on College Application Fees
4 Ways to Save Money on College Application Fees

What used to be free now has a fee. Fortunately, there are ways to save money on college application. Here's how.

The Basics of Joe Biden’s Student Debt Relief Plan
The Basics of Joe Biden’s Student Debt Relief Plan

The nation is buzzing about the Biden Administration’s student debt relief plan.

Arizona Financial Assistance – What's Available and Who Qualifies
Arizona Financial Assistance – What's Available and Who Qualifies

The Arizona Financial Assistance program helps families with children get back on their feet during a time of unemployment or underemployment. Its goal is to provide financial supp

North Carolina Financial Assistance – The Work First Program
North Carolina Financial Assistance – The Work First Program

The North Carolina Financial Assistance program, Work First Program helps families become financially responsible and care for their own families.

Georgia Financial Assistance (TANF) – How it Works and Who Qualifies
Georgia Financial Assistance (TANF) – How it Works and Who Qualifies

Supporting a family is difficult when you’ve lost your job or are underemployed. The Georgia Financial Assistance Program, TANF, helps families get back on their feet.

How to Get a Property Tax Reduction
How to Get a Property Tax Reduction

Most homeowners must pay property taxes but knowing how to get a property tax reduction can reduce your cost. Here’s what you must know to lower your taxes.

How To Protect Yourself From Eviction When The Eviction Ban Expires
How To Protect Yourself From Eviction When The Eviction Ban Expires

The eviction moratorium protection is set to expire in June 2021 leaving millions of people without a home. Learn how to protect yourself and keep the home you’re in.

How to Build Credit When You Have None
How to Build Credit When You Have None

It may seem impossible, but there are a few tried and true ways you can build your credit score the right way.

Small Business Grants – Where to Get Them and What To Know
Small Business Grants – Where to Get Them and What To Know

Small business grants can help you start a business or may help keep an existing business afloat.