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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

December 4, 2025

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?

November 28, 2025

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?

November 30, 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

December 4, 2025

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

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

November 28, 2025

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

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

November 29, 2025

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

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