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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.

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

February 7, 2025

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

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Talk to a Creditor About Loan Forbearance: A Step by Step Guide
Talk to a Creditor About Loan Forbearance: A Step by Step Guide

February 7, 2025

If you are considering asking your creditor for loan forbearance, here is a step-by-step guide…

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

February 7, 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?

February 8, 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
5 Ways to Improve Your Financial Literacy

February 9, 2025

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

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Is Marriage Good for Your Financial Health?
Is Marriage Good for Your Financial Health?

February 4, 2025

Marriage is about a strong relationship, but can it be about strong finances too? Learn…

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Reducing Expenses During a Sudden Financial Hardship
Reducing Expenses During a Sudden Financial Hardship

February 4, 2025

It's natural to feel anxious during a difficult time. Learn how to reduce your expenses…

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If You Have Lost Medical Insurance, You’re Not Alone
If You Have Lost Medical Insurance, You’re Not Alone

February 12, 2025

During the coronavirus pandemic, more than one in seven adults have become uninsured. So if…

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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?

February 6, 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

February 6, 2025

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

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