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Dayana Yochim

Former Senior Writer and Editor

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Years of Experience

25+ years

Areas of Expertise

Retirement (IRAs, 401(k)s), beginning investing, budgeting, saving, debt, credit, couples’ finances, and behavioral economics

Article Count

20+

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Dayana Yochim is a former Senior Writer and Editor at Reink Media Group and AdvisorSearch.org (formerly investor.com). She is a personal finance writer with over 25 years of experience. Dayana focuses on bringing clarity and the occasional comedic aside to what is often a murky, humorless topic.

Her areas of expertise include retirement (IRAs, 401(k)s), beginning investing, budgeting, saving, debt, credit, couples’ finances and behavioral economics. Dayana knew she had officially arrived when her work was cited as a source on credit scoring on the “Credit score in the United States” Wikipedia page.

Dayana is a sought-after source in personal finance and investing, having been interviewed by many top-tier U.S. networks and publications, including Good Morning America, ABC News, CBS News, Men's Health, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Fatherly, and other major media outlets willing to clip a mic to her lapel.

Dayana’s professional priors include a stint as Lead Writer at NerdWallet, Editor, Writer and Podcaster at The Motley Fool and Senior Writer at HerMoney.com.

In 2003 Dayana authored and published The Motley Fool’s Guide to Couples and Cash: How to Handle Money With Your Honey. She has also been a contributing author for a number of finance books including Jean Chatzky’s How to Money: Your Ultimate Visual Guide to the Basics of Finance, The Motley Fool Personal Finance Workbook: A Foolproof Guide to Organizing Your Cash and Building Wealth, and Money After 40: Building Wealth for a Better Life.

Dayana’s work has appeared in numerous publications, including Woman’s Day, The Los Angeles Times, MarketWatch, USA Today, and Fox Business.

Dayana holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Kansas, just a few miles from where she grew up in Lawrence, Kansas.



Latest Articles

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What Does a Financial Advisor Do?

Financial advisors offer advice and services aimed at increasing clients' wealth -- but there's more to it. Here's what to know.

  • Dayana Yochim
  • February 18, 2025
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Find a Financial Advisor Near Me

There’s a lot to think about when you’re trying to find and hire a financial advisor. We boil it down to two simple facts.

  • Dayana Yochim
  • February 18, 2025
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What's a Fiduciary (and Why It Matters So Much)

A fiduciary financial advisor is required to put your interests above their own at all times and to disclose any conflicts of interest. Here's what you should know.

  • Dayana Yochim
  • November 01, 2024
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Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor

By asking questions upfront, you’ll find the best financial advisor match for you, and that's going to save you time, and possibly money too. Here are six things to ask.

  • Dayana Yochim
  • November 01, 2024
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How Much Does a Financial Advisor Cost?

It’s crucial to understand how your advisor gets paid — and how much. Here's what you need to know when hiring a financial advisor.

  • Dayana Yochim
  • November 01, 2024
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts of 2026

High-yield savings accounts pay a competitive interest rate on your savings and can offer a range of other features and benefits. See which accounts rose to the top of our recommendations.

  • Dayana Yochim
  • April 29, 2024
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