Courtney Jespersen is a retail expert and personal finance writer at NerdWallet. Her work has been featured by USA Today, U.S. News & World Report and Entrepreneur. Her shopping expertise often lands her in front of the camera, too. She's been interviewed as an expert by "Good Morning America," HuffPost Live and more. When she's not helping consumers save money on all of life’s purchases, Courtney enjoys running, spending time with her family and shopping (for research purposes, of course).
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NerdWallet is here to help you win Black Friday, while leaving your budget intact. We spend the time, you save the money. Visit regularly for tips and announcements about the…
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