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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.

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?

June 3, 2020

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

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Ready to Teach Money Skills at Home?
Ready to Teach Money Skills at Home?

April 16, 2020

As you work, live, teach and live fully from home, there's a lot to think…

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

May 6, 2020

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

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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

May 12, 2020

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

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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

May 18, 2020

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

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Should You Borrow Money from Friends and Family in Hard Times?
Should You Borrow Money from Friends and Family in Hard Times?

June 17, 2020

Borrowing money from friends and family can be tricky, but doable if you and your…

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What is an Economic Injury Disaster Loan?
What is an Economic Injury Disaster Loan?

June 26, 2020

An Economic Injury Disaster loan can be used to meet business obligations during a disaster.…

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5 Smart Ways to Spend Your 2020 Tax Refund
5 Smart Ways to Spend Your 2020 Tax Refund

July 6, 2020

There are so many things you can do with a tax refund, but what should…

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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

July 14, 2020

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

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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?

July 22, 2020

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

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