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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.

You Built an Emergency Fund During Lockdown. Time to Spend It?
You Built an Emergency Fund During Lockdown. Time to Spend It?

January 19, 2026

Many Americans have built up savings during the COVID-19 lockdown. But times are still hard.…

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3 Smart Ways to Spend Your Stimulus Check
3 Smart Ways to Spend Your Stimulus Check

January 17, 2026

If you qualify and receive a stimulus check under the CARES Act, how could you…

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If You Missed Your Stimulus Check for Dependents, You have Another Chance
If You Missed Your Stimulus Check for Dependents, You have Another Chance

January 20, 2026

The first round of stimulus checks went out to some without the $500 for their…

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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

January 20, 2026

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

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Should You Start a 529 Plan?
Should You Start a 529 Plan?

January 25, 2026

Should you start a 529 plan? A 529 plan can help you save for college…

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

January 20, 2026

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

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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

January 18, 2026

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

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Will We Get Another Stimulus Check?
Will We Get Another Stimulus Check?

January 18, 2026

Another stimulus package is in the works. Will it include another stimulus check? Here’s what…

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The Good News and Bad News About Your Mortgage During Covid-19
The Good News and Bad News About Your Mortgage During Covid-19

January 18, 2026

With so many changes right now, you may have concerns about how the coronavirus will…

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