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Courtney Jespersen

Courtney Jespersen is NerdWallet's consumer savings expert. Her work has been featured by USA Today, The New York Times and Entrepreneur. Courtney has been quoted by outlets such as NBC, Consumer Reports and MarketWatch about saving money. Her retail and shopping expertise lands her in front of the camera, too. She's been interviewed by "Good Morning America," Cheddar and CBSN. Courtney enjoys shopping (for research purposes, of course). Email: [email protected].

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Turn Your Quarantine Clutter Into Money

Courtney Jespersen
Feb. 19, 2021

I placed more online orders than I can count in 2020. And I justified all of them. My front porch was filled with boxes containing all sorts of things: furniture…

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Avoid These Vague Financial Resolutions in 2021

Courtney Jespersen
Jan. 5, 2021

As we close out 2020 and enter 2021, most of us are anxiously awaiting a happier year ahead. Traditionally, we mark the fresh calendar year with New Year’s resolutions to…

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How to Conquer Black Friday From Your Couch

Courtney Jespersen
Nov. 25, 2020

’Twas days before Black Friday when all around the country, shoppers were gearing up for a day full of shopping. OK, so maybe you haven’t exactly been gearing up for…

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The Case for Shopping on Black Friday in 2020

Courtney Jespersen
Nov. 23, 2020

Like most things in 2020, Black Friday won’t be the same this year. But at least in the case of holiday shopping, change might not necessarily be a bad thing.…

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What to Buy (and Skip) on Black Friday 2020

What to Buy (and Skip) on Black Friday 2020

Courtney Jespersen
Nov. 16, 2020

Amid all of the retail chaos and change of 2020, at least one thing remains the same: the biggest sale day of the year. Black Friday — the day after…

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A New Set of Shopping Tips in the Pandemic

Courtney Jespersen
Oct. 23, 2020

Prior to March, shoppers would go to the mall or grocery store — without masks — and scout out the latest sales. Now, shopping looks much different. “The way consumers…

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How Frugal Fashionistas Can Stay on Trend

Courtney Jespersen
Sept. 18, 2020

Nowadays, it’s not just celebrities who wear high-end clothing and accessories. The influencers filling your social media feed likely wear them, too. Millennials love buying luxury names, according to Thomai…

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How to Renegotiate Your Bills to Save Money

Courtney Jespersen
Aug. 14, 2020

I know, I know. You’ve probably heard all about how you should renegotiate your bills to save money. But that’s easier said than done, right? That’s why I tried it…

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Black Friday Shopping Could Look Very Different This Year

Courtney Jespersen
July 20, 2020

Doors bursting open at stores. Crowds spilling into the aisles. Elbows brushing up against others. Products flying off shelves. These are the hallmark images of Black Friday. Well, they were.…

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Financial Lessons We’ve Learned From Staying at Home

Financial Lessons We’ve Learned While Staying at Home

Courtney Jespersen
July 10, 2020

Shelter in place. Lockdown. Quarantine. Whatever you call it, it’s been a few months since the COVID-19 pandemic taught us what staying home for an extended period of time actually…

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