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Justine Nelson

Justine Nelson is the founder of Debt Free Millennials, an online community to help millennials eliminate debt and live a debt free lifestyle. As a freelance writer and YouTuber, Justine enjoys creating upbeat and educational personal finance content. This Midwest millennial paid off $35k in student loan debt and now resides in San Diego with her husband.

Pros and Cons of Applying for a Personal Loan During COVID-19
Pros and Cons of Applying for a Personal Loan During COVID-19

July 29, 2025

Thinking of taking out a personal loan during COVID-19? Learn the pros and cons of…

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We Weren’t Saving for Retirement Before, Now it’s Even Harder
We Weren’t Saving for Retirement Before, Now it’s Even Harder

July 30, 2025

Widespread unemployment has led to more hardship as Americans struggle to save for retirement. Here’s…

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Remote Learning at College: Will Your Student Loans Change?
Remote Learning at College: Will Your Student Loans Change?

July 31, 2025

Many college campuses are switching to remote learning, which could impact your semester, and your…

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Would a Payroll Tax Cut Help You?
Would a Payroll Tax Cut Help You?

July 31, 2025

President Trump issued an executive order to cut payroll taxes for working Americans making less…

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5 Ways to Improve Your Financial Literacy
6 Ways to Improve Your Financial Literacy

August 3, 2025

If you have made it a goal to learn more about personal finance, then you…

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Can You Keep Your Unemployment Benefits if You Refuse to Return to Work?
Can You Keep Your Unemployment Benefits if You Refuse to Return to Work?

July 30, 2025

What happens to your unemployment benefits if you refuse to return to work? Here’s what…

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Why Millennials are Being Hit Hard by the Covid-19 Recession
Why Millennials are Being Hit Hard by the Covid-19 Recession

July 29, 2025

No generation is immune to the financial impacts of coronavirus but millennials, born between 1981…

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Should College Students Get Stimulus Checks?

July 29, 2025

The first round of stimulus checks skipped over college students completely. Here’s how a stimulus…

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