Melanie Lockert
Melanie Lockert is the founder of the blog and author of the book, Dear Debt. Through her blog, she chronicled her journey out of $81,000 in student loan debt. Her work has appeared on Business Insider, VICE, Allure and more. Melanie writes about student loans, credit, and mental health. You can find more info at MelanieLockert.com.
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Work, Life, Balanced
How Spending 13 Minutes a Day on Self-Care Changed My Life
I created the Mental Health and Wealth Challenge to engage in self-care that was meaningful, simple, and free — and only takes 13 minutes a day.
By Melanie Lockert
Life Insurance 101
What Should You Do With a Life Insurance Benefit?
What is it like getting a life insurance death benefit? What should you actually do with it? We break it down with expert advice.
By Melanie Lockert
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