Holly Zorbas

Guardian of Content and Community

Holly is a personal finance expert. She graduated from University of California, Irvine. She covers the intersection of making money and savvy spending.

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Holly's Favorite Tools

Emergency Fund Calculator

Recent Articles

Best Credit Union

April 5, 2021 - By Holly Zorbas - Tips for Bank Reviews & Deals

Credit unions offer the same products, but are they really better than banks? Discover the best credit unions for saving, checking, auto loans, and more.

Why Whole Life Insurance is a Bad Investment

March 27, 2021 - By Holly Zorbas - Tips for What is Whole Life Insurance?

Is life insurance really a waste of money? It depends. Find out why life insurance (and specifically whole life) might be a bad investment.

Do I Need Life Insurance After 50?

March 24, 2021 - By Holly Zorbas - Tips for Life Insurance

Buying life insurance after 50 can be pricey. But there are some special scenarios that make life insurance well worth the cost for this age group.

Do I Need Life Insurance at 30?

March 22, 2021 - By Holly Zorbas - Tips for Life Insurance

30 marks the sweet spot where life insurance is still pretty cheap to buy, and it offers more protection than it would in your 20s.

Do I Need Life Insurance If I Have No Dependents?

March 20, 2021 - By Holly Zorbas - Tips for Life Insurance

Life insurance can be valuable even with no dependents. Find out why single, debt-free adults might still need it (and at what point you don't).

Compound Interest Calculator

March 18, 2021 - By Holly Zorbas - Tips for Investing

How much interest will your money earn in a year (or 20)? Use this calculator to see why compound interest is so powerful (and how it can make you rich).

Why It's Good to Get Life Insurance at a Young Age

March 14, 2021 - By Holly Zorbas - Tips for Online Life Insurance

If you think you'd want life insurance in the future, your best bet is to get a policy now. But does every young person really need life insurance?

Why Term Life Insurance is Better Than Whole Life

March 13, 2021 - By Holly Zorbas - Tips for Term Life Insurance

Term life is better because it's cheaper and easier to understand. But is it really best for everyone? And why is whole life a bad idea?

Do I Need Life Insurance If I'm Single?

March 10, 2021 - By Holly Zorbas - Tips for Life Insurance

Life insurance isn't just for families and married folks. Find out why single people are smart to consider a policy right now.

Do I Need Life Insurance at 25

March 6, 2021 - By Holly Zorbas - Tips for Life Insurance

Life insurance is hardly just for older adults. Find out why 25 is the prime age to lock in an affordable life insurance policy.

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