Josephine Nesbit

Contributor

Josephine joined GOBankingRates as a freelance writer in 2021. She has covered a wide variety of topics like saving, investing, real estate, loans and retirement. Her work has been featured in national outlets, such as Rocket Mortgage, U.S. News & World Report, Homes.com and more, where she focuses on helping consumers understand how financial choices affect their long-term goals.

Education

The Ohio State University

Expertise in

Retirement
News & Events
Saving & Spending
Loans
Real Estate

Where you can find them

Personal Website

How Big Would Dave Ramsey’s Social Security Check Be If He Collects Early vs. Full Retirement Age?

Personal finance expert Dave Ramsey is 62 years old, an age when many start collecting Social Security early. But how much smaller would his Social Security check be if he collected now versus full...

by Josephine Nesbit

Food Stamps: Veterans Are Less Likely To Apply for SNAP Benefits — 4 Reasons They Shouldn’t Be

Across every state, thousands of low-income veterans use SNAP, formerly food stamps, to stretch their grocery budgets. However, many veterans are resistant to SNAP and don't get the help they need....

by Josephine Nesbit

Food Stamps: Could Proposal for Outside Contractors Be Key To Improving SNAP Backlogs Across the US?

Thanks to inflation, an economic downturn and natural disasters, more families are struggling to afford healthy groceries. To help states with the recent influx of SNAP applications, Rep. Don Bacon...

by Josephine Nesbit

Food Stamps: Latest USDA Report Indicates ‘Absolutely More Work To be Done’ in US Food Insecurity Fight — Where SNAP Is Succeeding and Failing

SNAP, formerly called food stamps, makes it easier for low-income households to afford nutritious food without sacrificing other basic needs. Food Stamps: 4 Changes to SNAP Benefits Happening For Fall...

by Josephine Nesbit

48 Target-Owned Brands You Won’t Find at Costco or Walmart

Over the years, Target has grown to be more than just a regular brick-and-mortar retailer. The company has added store-within-a-store concepts -- Starbucks, Ulta Beauty, Disney sections and other...

by Josephine Nesbit

3 Reasons You Should Never Invest in a Foreclosed Home (And 2 Reasons You Should)

U.S. foreclosure activity is on the rise. See: Kevin O'Leary Says a Coming Real Estate Collapse Will Lead to 'Chaos' - Here's What You Need To KnowFind: 10 Affordable US Small Towns With a Great...

by Josephine Nesbit

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