Nicole Dow is a freelance writer and editor based in Tampa Bay, Florida. Her work has been featured in The Penny Hoarder and Yahoo Finance, among other outlets. She holds a journalism degree from Hampton University.
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Nicole Dow is a freelance writer and editor based in Tampa Bay, Florida. Her work has been featured in The Penny Hoarder and Yahoo Finance, among other outlets. She holds a journalism degree from Hampton University.