Dhara Singh was a freelance personal finance writer at Finder specializing in loans. Formerly she was a top 10 journalist at Yahoo Finance with more than 38+ million content views where she covered retirement and mortgages. She has also written for Bankrate, and CNET and continues to write for a variety of outlets such as Investopedia and Worth magazine. Her articles focus on equipping readers with the right information and data so they can make the most informed decisions related to their finances.
Dhara previously worked as an insights analyst for Finder’s PR team, where she started the Deadliest Cities to Drive series in 2018, connecting interesting data analysis to a suite of car insurance products. When she’s not writing, Dhara coaches small business owners through her Stories to Sales programs and empowers them to use their life experiences to help other people. She has also self-published a poetry book on Amazon called Tell her She’s Lovely.
Dhara holds a B.S. in Finance and Supply Chain Management from Rutgers University and a M.S. in Journalism from Columbia University.
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Finance and Supply Chain Management | Rutgers
- Master of Science, Journalism | Columbia University
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Best retirement plans of 2025
Review the best retirement plans in 2025, from employer-offered to individually opened to retirement plans for small business owners.

How to retire early – 5 steps to early retirement
Learn how to retire early with practical steps, age-specific advice and insights for a secure future.

Best Cash Advance Apps for Gig Workers Like DoorDash, Uber
Here are 6 cash advance apps gig workers can rely on during a financial crunch.

Beagle review 2025: Find all your old 401(k)s once and for all
See how Beagle can find all your old 401(k)s, uncover hidden 401(k) costs and roll over your accounts.

How to Get a $200,000 Business Loan in 2025
Compare different lenders to secure a $200,000 business loan with favorable terms.

What credit score is needed for a personal loan?
You need a personal loan credit score of at least 670 to get the best deal, but there are options for people with lower credit.

How long does it take to build credit?
It takes about six months to establish a FICO credit score but two to three years to build an excellent one.

What’s a bad credit score?
A bad credit score typically falls below 670, but there are ways to improve a bad or poor credit score. Learn more in this guide.
