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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.

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

May 1, 2020

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

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

August 3, 2020

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

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

August 26, 2020

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

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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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